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Y-8CB (High New 1)

Electronic countermeasures aircraftFielded 2005Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 34.02 m
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System
TypeElectronic countermeasures aircraft
Date of introduction2005
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerShaanxi Aircraft CorporationMed[1]
Crew6Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length34.02 m112 ftAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Height11.16 m37 ftAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Automotive performance
Engine4 x Wojiang-6 turbopropMed[1]
Engine power4,250 hpMed[1]
Cruising range5,615 km3,489 mi · 3,032 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed662 km/h411 mph · 357 ktAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Variants
NoteY-8 This was the original version. It was little different from the An-12 with a slightly modified glass nose copied from the design of the H-6 bomber. The cargo hold was not pressurized. Early production variants inheri[1]
Summary

Y-8CB This is an electronic countermeasures (ECM) variant first seen publicly in July 2005. First flight was on Jan. 26, 2000.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Y-8CB (High New 1) Chinese Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Aircraft, 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