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dear sir can pakistani awacs operates uavs like boeing737 awacscolor is damn dirty they should make it little more shining
If this picture is real and no Photoshop involved, then it means this is the 2nd ZDK of PAF as the tail says 11-002.
yes 2 a/c are delivered. both at Masroor. squadron re-equipment soon.
Re-equip? Re-equip which one? Because the only such assets were Dassault Falcon and up north......but correct me if i am wrong.
So is it a new Squadron standing up or .....??[/QUOTE]
correct the sqn was number plated now standing up!
dear sir can pakistani awacs operates uavs like boeing737 awacs
what is the meaning of zdknope not at all dear we need more 30 years to reach there .
what is the meaning of zdk
good going in right directions
This is just my opinion...ZDK-03 Cub
ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle is an export AWACS system being developed for the Pakistani Air Force. This project was initiated in the early 2000. A Y-8 AWACS testbed (serial # T0518/Project 021) based on Y-8 Category II Platform was first discovered at CFTE in early 2006. Unlike KJ-200, this variant carries a traditional rotodome above its fuselage, with a mechanically rotating antenna inside. Therefore the Y-8 AWACS was speculated to be developed for the export market only as it appears less advanced than KJ-200 which features a fixed AESA radar. However this design does provide a true 360° coverage and carry a cheaper price tag. The AEW radar may be the product of the 38th Institute/CETC, but no details are available. The aircraft also features a solid nose and tail with MAWS sensors on both sides, as well as small vertical stabilizers attached to its tailplanes. The Y-8 AWACS protoype was promoted to Pakistani AF in 2006. After some negotiations a much improved design was developed based on PAF's specifications. The variant is now named ZDK-03 (ZDK means CETC) and is based on the new Y-8 Category III Platform featuring WJ-6C turboprops with 6-blade high efficiency propellers. It was reported in early 2009 that a total of 4 were ordered by PAF in a $278m contract. The first ZDK-03 prototype rolled out in November 2010 at SAC. Since then it has been undergoing test at CFTE (S/N 733). Another 3 were built by late 2011. ZDK-03 is expected to serve as the airborne command & control center for the JF-17 fighter fleet currently in service with PAF. However it does not have the secure NATO datalink installed to effectively command western fighter aircraft such as American F-16. The first ZDK-03 (S/N 11-001) was delivered to PAF in December 2011. The 2nd (S/N 11-002) is undergoing flight tests as well. (now delivered)
- Last Updated 12/21/11