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A new Chinese long-range radar detection aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight.

Photos of the inaugural flight of the new large long-range radar detection aircraft, "Kunzjin-3000," have surfaced on social media. This aircraft has been developed based on the military transport plane Y-20B.
Новый китайский самолет для дальнего радиолокационного обнаружения успешно выполнил свой первый полет.
Рендер самолета ДРЛО «Кунцзин-3000» / © Sina

The new aircraft has been built as part of the replacement program for the DRLO "Kuntszin-2000" (developed based on the Il-76), which has been in operation since 2005.

Новый китайский самолет дальнего радиолокационного обнаружения совершил первый полет / © Weibo

Following the introduction of two sixth-generation fighters, the first flight of the new DRLO, which will provide targeting for combat aviation against enemy targets during air operations, was quite anticipated.

Новый китайский самолет дальнего радиолокационного обнаружения совершил первый полет / © Weibo