Latest Anti-Stealth Radars Displayed at Chinese Radar Expo

China displayed its prowess in radar technology showcasing the JY-27V high-mobility meter-wave air surveillance radar besides several other radars at the 11th World Radio Detection and Ranging Expo (World Radar Expo) that commenced in Hefei city on Saturday.

This next-generation radar incorporates three advanced technologies: a low-frequency band, a high-power aperture and intelligent algorithms. These features enable precise detection of stealth targets,  Global Times reported from its sources in the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC).

CETC describes the JY-27V as a “master artist” in detecting stealth targets, highlighting its large array design and significant spread-retract ratio, which allows for rapid deployment and retraction within 10 minutes.

Another advanced anti-stealth radar showcased at the expo is the YLC-8E, which is a three-coordinate air surveillance radar that works on the UHF band. Its antennas are integrated onto a single vehicle. Equipped with high-precision sensors, the antenna system can be automatically deployed and retracted, according to CETC.

The YLC-8E provides long range early warning and detection of stealth aircraft through a phased array system featuring 2D phased scanning and directional mechanical scanning, large phased array antennas, and high-power, high-efficiency digital T/R units. The system offers enhanced anti-stealth capability, anti-jamming performance, reliability, and ease of maintenance.

Another radar,  the SLC-7 radar made its public appearance at the expo. Called a fourth-generation intelligence radar, the SLC-7 can detect, track and engage multiple targets, with strengths such as a long detection range, high data rate, adaptive anti-jamming, fast target identification, high reliability as well as the capability to search for, identify, lock onto and track multiple targets simultaneously, CETC said.

Beyond detecting stealth aircraft, the SLC-7 radar can also locate conventional fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, drones, artilleries and rockets, enhancing its versatility compared to many radars with similar capabilities, according to its developer.