At the 11th World Radar Expo in Hefei, China introduced more than 100 advanced radar systems, with the JY-27V being the main attraction as a “stealth killer” meter-wave mobile radar, as reported by the South China Morning Post. The JY-27V, developed by CETC, is designed to detect and track fifth-generation stealth fighters, such as the American F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.
The JY-27V, mounted on a military truck, can be deployed in just 10 minutes and uses low-frequency bands, a big aperture, and advanced algorithms to spot low-RCS targets. They make it possible for the system to both detect stealth aircraft and guide accurate air-defense strikes. The new JY-27B is better than the JY-27A because its AESA antenna allows it to detect targets at greater distances.
CETC reports that the JY-27V’s improved stealth detection is due to its bigger antenna, lower frequency, and updated algorithms. According to radar scientist Xu Haizhou, the system’s folding mechanism is easy and quiet, making it very mobile.
The YLC-8E, a UHF radar with digital phased array technology for long-range early warning, was also presented by CETC alongside the JY-27V. The SLC-7 fourth-generation radar was also presented, designed to track and engage several targets with great accuracy and strong anti-jamming capabilities.
The JY-11 radar for countering drones at low altitudes, the YLC-12 radar for finding low-flying, agile targets, and the JYL-1 radar for 3D surveillance in harsh areas were also on display.
China’s progress in radar technology points to a major improvement in counter-stealth abilities, which could challenge the West’s stealth technology and confirm CETC’s position as a top global radar company.