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JY-9 Wall Eye

Mobile low-altitude search radarFielded 1989Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 12 m
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System
TypeMobile low-altitude search radar
Date of introduction1989
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
ManufacturerThe system is manufactured by the East China Research Institute of Electronic Engineering(ECRIEE)/No.38 Research Institute.Med[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Maximum range150 kmMed[1]
Coverage, azimuth360 degMed[1]
Azimuth1.3 degMed[1]
Detection accuracy, azimuth0.4 degMed[1]
Tracking1,000 plots; 72 tracksMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length12 m39 ftMed[1]
Width12 m39 ftAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Fire control
BandS (2-4 GHz)Med[1]
Summary

The JY-9 Radar is a mobile S-band, low-altitude search radar designed for use in air defense, gap filling, airport surveillance, and coastal defense. It is designed for effective detection of targets at low altitude in both ECM and natural clutter environments.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. JY-9 Wall Eye Chinese Mobile Low-Altitude Search Radar, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import