Xian Y-20
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| First flight | 26 January 2013 |
| Year of introduction | 2016 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
Description
The Xian Y-20 is a military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by China's Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation. It was first introduced in 2013 and has since become a prominent asset in the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force. Designed for strategic airlift missions, the Y-20 has a large cargo capacity and is capable of carrying heavy loads over long distances. The aircraft features a high-wing configuration, four turbofan engines, and an advanced avionics system. It has been deployed for various military operations, including transporting troops, equipment, and supplies. Its development signifies China's progression towards attaining self-reliance in the domain of military transport aircraft.
Technical specifications
| Version: Y-20A | |
|---|---|
| Wing area | 310 m² (3336.8 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 50 m (164.0 ft) |
| Height | 15 m (49.2 ft) |
| Length | 47 m (154.2 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 13000 m (42651 ft) |
| Empty weight | 100000 kg (220462 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 222000 kg (489426 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 4 × turbojets Soloviev D-30KP-2 delivering 13608 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
China | 33 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
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