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THE WORLD'S LARGEST MILITARY PLANE IN PRODUCTION IS CHINA'S Y-20

200 TONS OF PLANE IN THE SKY

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XAC Y-20

Heavy transport aircraft

Y-20

 

The Xian Y-20 is the first indigenous heavy airlifter, developed in China

 

 
Entered serviceExpected in 2016
Crew3 men
Dimensions and weight
Length47 ~ 49 m
Wing span45 ~ 50 m
Height~ 15 m
Weight (empty)~ 100 t
Weight (maximum take off)~ 220 t
Engines and performance
Engines4 x Solovyev D-30KP2 turbofans
Traction?
Maximum speed750 ~ 800 km/h
Cruising speed~ 630 km/h
Service ceiling~ 13 km
Range (with maximum payload)~ 4 400 km
Ferry range~ 8 000 km
Payload
Maximum payload60 ~ 66 t
Troops~ 140 men
Vehicles?
Cargo compartment dimensions?

 

The Y-20 is a new Chinese transport aircraft. It is also referred as Kunpeng, a legendary bird from Chinese mythology. This aircraft was developed by Xian Aircraft Corporation (XAC) with Russian and Ukrainian assistance. Nevertheless it is the first heavy airlifter developed in China. Development commenced in the 1990s. In 2006 it became national priority. The Y-20 made its first flight in 2013. China became the forth country in the world, after United States, Russia and Ukraine, that developed a 200-ton military cargo jet. It is a milestone in China's defense industry. Series production of the Y-20 is planned to begin in 2015. This aircraft is expected to enter service with Chinese air force in 2016. Most likely that a large number of these aircraft will be ordered. The new Y-20 might partially replace the older Y-8transports (unlicensed copy of the Soviet An-12). It is possible that this aircraft will be proposed for export customers.

   The Y-20 has a payload capacity of about 60-66 t. It can carry most large combat and support vehicles, including theType 99 series tanks.

   Previously only Russia, Ukraine and US were capable of developing and manufacturing heavy military cargo aircraft with such payload capacity. In terms of payload the Y-20 fits between a larger Boeing C-17 Globemaster III (77 t) and similar in size Russian Ilyushin Il-76 (50 t). It is worth noting that the Il-76 is in service with Chinese air force. However the Y-20 is also superior to the Il-76 in terms of aerodynamic arrangement and performance.

   The Y-20 has sufficient range to reach most of the Europe, Africa, Australia and Alaska. It can be even seen as a strategic airlifter. Previously China lacked such heavy military transport capability.

   Layout of the Y-20 is typical for a modern military heavy transport aircraft. It is powered by four Russian D-30KP2 turbofan engines. These were developed by Solovyev Design Bureau back in the 1960s. It has been reported that in the future indigenous WS-20 engines will be used. Wings for this transport were developed by Ukrainian Antonov Design Bureau. Also it shows some influence of the Boeing C-17 in the tail section and cargo compartment and influence of theAirbus A400M in the landing gear. Composite materials are widely used in the airframe to keep the weigh low.

   Performance of the Y-20 is superior to that of the Il-76. This aircraft can land at small airports in mountainous areas.

   This aircraft is operated by a crew of three, including two pilots and loadmaster.

   By developing this airlifter China accumulated design capabilities, technologies and production capabilities. China devoting major resources to military transport development. It is likely that Chine will continue development of large and heavy transport aircraft.

Cmte Marcicano posted:

A segunda foto parece de espionagem por cima do muro.

O que dizer destas então ? 

China’s new military transport plane exposed. And it looks like a C-17, An-70, A400M hybrid.

The first prototype of the Chinese four-engine Y-20 transport aircraft undergoing taxi tests at Xi’an Aircraft’s Yanliang airfield in China’s Shaanxi Province located in east-central China. Photo via cjdby.net forum

Jaguar (Edilson C. Araujo) posted:

Esse bicho ai e maior que o C-5 ou o Antonov? Assim de primeira nao parece...

Também pensei nisso assim que vi a matéria, mas aí atentei a uma palavra no título: "O maior avião militar em produção no mundo..." De fato os gigantes americanos e russos não são mais produzidos, e ele é maior do que o A-400 e o C-17.

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