조기경보기 북한, Il-76을 조기경보기로 개조 중?

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북한이 순안국제공항에 주기된 Il-76 수송기에 뭔가 개조작업을 실시하는 사진이 촬영됐네요. 기체 상부를 만지는 걸로 봐선 조기경보기 개조로 추정됩니다. 

최근 한국이 순항미사일 전력을 대규모로 보강한 데 따른 반응으로 보이고, 직접적인 증거는 없습니다만 러시아에 대규모 물자지원을 한 반대급부로 기술지원을 받는 것 같습니다. 

https://defence-blog.com/north-korea-develops-its-own-awacs-jet/

North Korea develops its own AWACS jet

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ByDylan Malyasov

Dec 16, 2023

Modified date: 46 seconds ago

Russian A-100 plane

Recent satellite image analysis by Decker Eveleth from the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies indicates that North Korea might be converting an Il-76 aircraft into an airborne early warning and control system (AWACS)

The observations point towards the modification of a North Korean Il-76 transport aircraft at Pyongyang International Airport, suggesting a possible conversion into an airborne early warning and control system (AWACS) or airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft.

Eveleth highlighted that the Il-76 aircraft is already utilized by Russia as a primary platform for AWACS and AEW functions. The Russians also employ this platform for telemetry during missile tests, underscoring its multi-faceted utility.

Despite these observations, there’s currently no direct evidence indicating that Russia has transferred this sophisticated technology to North Korea. Such a development, if confirmed, could signal a significant leap in North Korea’s radar capabilities. Eveleth noted that for North Korea, venturing into AWACS technology would be a substantial endeavor, given the current state of their radar technology.

Analysis of satellite imagery by @CNS reveals that a Il-76 aircraft at Pyongyang International Airport is being modified into a possible AWACS or AEW aircraft. pic.twitter.com/u8uMt3xs2J

— Decker Eveleth (@dex_eve) December 14, 2023

What makes this situation particularly noteworthy is that North Korea appears to be dedicating one of its few Il-76 aircraft to this potential transformation. The Il-76 holds a critical role in North Korea’s limited transport fleet, indicating the significance and priority assigned to this modification.

However, the assessment remains preliminary, and without further evidence, conclusions about the actual nature of the modifications and North Korea’s intent remain speculative.

North Korea develops its own AWACS jet

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https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4449846

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헐 S-400.. 러시아가 북한에 뭘 더 넘겨줄 지 모르겠네요.