I thought the KJ-200 was the rotodome version?

http://www.brecorder.com/news/general-news/pakistan/1124646:rollout-ceremony-of-first-chinese-zdk-03-awacs-aircraft-for-paf-held.html

Rollout ceremony of first Chinese ZDK-03 AWACS aircraft for PAF held

ISLAMABAD (November 14, 2010) : The rollout ceremony of first Chinese ZDK-03 AWACS aircraft for Pakistan Air Force was held at Hanzhong, China on Saturday. Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The ceremony was attended by Commander PLA Air Force and other senior military and civil officials of China, says a press release received from China.

According to details provided by Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Qamar Suleman in his speech described this occasion as another milestone in the exemplary history of co-operation between Pakistan and China. He appreciated the efforts put in by all members of the Chinese team and Pakistan Air Force personnel who remained involved in the development of the system and its timely rollout.

During his speech, he also emphasised on the long and enduring relationship between Pakistan and China. He said this system will strengthen the capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force to maintain peace with honour in the region. He also added that system is part of the overall Pakistan Air Force strategy of transforming its self into a lean and technologically advanced Air Force.

Chairman CETC Wang Zhigang in his speech said, “China and Pakistan have formed a special all-weather strategic partnership. Our co-operation is based on time honoured brotherhood which is not going to fade with passing time. ZDK-03 project is a milestone in the bilateral collaboration on national defence technology. It has received special attention and all time support from Government and Armed Forces of both countries. It is the best symbol of joint efforts made by national defence researchers from both sides. I firmly believe the induction of Karakoram Eagle will be a positive impact on regional stability, peace and prosperity as well as, on the close bond between two military forces and two countries. ZDK-03 Project will be remembered and recorded in the history of China – Pakistan friendship, and it will be a new symbol of the all round strategic partnership of the two countries”. The ZDK-03 system is an advanced Airborne Warning and Control System with sophisticated integrated sensors and communications suite. PAF had signed a contract in 2008 with CETC of China for the joint development of 04 ZDK-03 AWACS aircraft configured to Pakistan Air Force specifications.-PR

dark sword UAV has not even flown, let alone one with a man inside

word has it that it is actually based on a reversed engineered Il-76 but with some domestic modifications. Not too different from MiG-21 to J-7 relations.

word has it that it is more similar to C17 than IL76.

probably the same engines that power their Flankers, at least temporarily until they have something domestic.

i also have a feeling it’ll probably look more like this

Not like mig1.44, more like “dark sword” UAV.

What would it be powered by?

The prototype must use mature and reliable engines, so WS-10A or AL-31F are expected to power the prototype. The WS-15,a F119 class engine is under development.

The clear Taihang engines pic:

J10:

I say China’s stealth fighter will fly in 2012 and will not have canards and will have DSI.

Let’s wait and see,haha.

J15