Jun 20, 2016 · Developed by Xian Aircraft Corporation, the Y-20 has an empty weight of 110 short tons, making it the largest military aircraft currently in production—larger than Russia's Ilyushin Il-76.

Jan 26, 2013 · The Xi'an Y-20 (Chinese: 运-20) is a large military transport aircraft. The project is being developed by Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation and was officially launched in 2006.[4] The official codename of the aircraft is Kunpeng (Chinese: 鲲鹏).[5] after the mythical bird of ancient China that...

Jul 26, 2016 · China's first indigenously-developed heavy military transport aircraft, Y-20, was built by Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group), a part of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The Y-20 prototypes are powered by four D-30 series turbofan engines. Image courtesy of Vitaly V. Kuzmin.

Sep 29, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Xian Y-20 (Kunpeng) Long-Range Strategic Airlifter Transport Aircraft including pictures.

The Xian Y20 is the first Chinese made heavy military transport equipped of flying long distances with a range of 2,400 nautical miles with maximum payload. It is the largest domestic strategic airlifter for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

Jan 28, 2023 · In late 2022, the YY-20 aerial refueling aircraft, built on the Y-20 platform, made its first public appearance at the 14th Airshow China. With the aerial tanker, the PLAAF's long-range maneuvering capability has been greatly enhanced.

Sep 5, 2024 · Discover the Y-20 Kunpeng, China's strategic military transporter for the PLAAF. Learn about its key features and specifications.

Dec 3, 2023 · China's aerospace prowess takes a giant leap with the revelation of the Y-20U, a formidable multi-role tanker aircraft equipped with cutting-edge Shenyang WS-20 engines. Nicknamed the "Chubby Girl," this aircraft not only symbolizes China's technological achievements but also signifies a strategic shift in power projection beyond its island chains.

Jan 8, 2021 · The Y-20 provides Chinese military industry with a homemade platform for domestic production of aerial-tanker, AWACS, large anti-submarine patrol aircraft, and large electronic reconnaissance...

Officially unveiled in 2006, the Xian Y-20 code-named “Kunpeng” is a large military transport aircraft developed by Xi’an Aircraft Industrial Corporation, a part of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China.