Storyline: China's Kongjing-500A (KJ-500A) early warning aircraft features significant upgrades to key components, with its capabilities of detection and airborne stay greatly enhanced. The state-of-the-art aircraft made appearance on September 3 during China's grand military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, flying over Tian'anmen Square escorted by J-16 fighter jets. As an advanced variant of the KJ-500, the aircraft's upgraded radar system is now capable of detecting stealth targets, marking a significant improvement in its early warning capabilities. "The aircraft adopts a three-sided array radar layout, effectively achieving 360-degree detection coverage without blind spots. Through wind tunnel testing, we optimized the aerodynamic design of the aircraft, resulting in improved maneuverability, greater stability and better overall flight performance," said Liu Wenping, management expert at the Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation of Aviation Industry Corporation of China. A notable addition of the KJ-500A is the refueling probe at its nose, which substantially extends its ability to stay airborne. "By equipping this aircraft with a refueling probe, it can receive more fuel, enabling extended airborne time. This enables a 24-hour combat operation capacity," said Liu. According to Liu, the enhanced early warning and detection capacity of KJ-500A will significantly bolster the combat capacity of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force. "Most of our military aircraft adopt a high-wing configuration, which enhances their adaptability in rugged battlefield conditions. We use the KJ-500A aircraft to conduct early warning and detection on targets, battlefield surveillance, and the dissemination of detected information, maximizing combat effectiveness in the whole operational framework," he said. Shotlist: Beijing, China - Recent: 1. Various of KJ-500A early warning aircraft on display 2. Liu Wenping, management expert at Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation of Aviation Industry Corporation of China, talking with reporter 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Liu Wenping, management expert, Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (partially overlaid with shots 4-5): "The aircraft adopts a three-sided array radar layout, effectively achieving 360-degree detection coverage without blind spots. Through wind tunnel testing, we optimized the aerodynamic design of the aircraft, resulting in improved maneuverability, greater stability and better overall flight performance." [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Various of KJ-500A on display FILE: China - Date Unknown: 5. Various of KJ-500A in sky [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] Beijing, China - Recent: 6. Various of Liu talking with reporter; KJ-500A on display 7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Liu Wenping, management expert, Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (starting with shot 6/ending with shot 8): "By equipping this aircraft with a refueling probe, it can receive more fuel, enabling extended airborne time. This enables a 24-hour combat operation capacity." 8. Various of KJ-500A on display; Liu talking with reporter 9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Liu Wenping, management expert, Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (starting with shot 8/ending with shot 10): "Most of our military aircraft adopt a high-wing configuration, which enhances their adaptability in rugged battlefield conditions. We use the KJ-500A aircraft to conduct early warning and detection on targets, battlefield surveillance, and the dissemination of detected information, maximizing combat effectiveness in the whole operational framework." FILE: China - Date Unknown: 10. Various of KJ-500A in sky during training. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]