I don't know. Rumors were that WS-20 is the AEF1300. The blade count is different with the AEF1200 vs WS-20 while the AEF1300's was the same as the WS-20.
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I don't know. Rumors were that WS-20 is the AEF1300. The blade count is different with the AEF1200 vs WS-20 while the AEF1300's was the same as the WS-20.
AEF1300 is the upgraded WS-20, it has wide chord blades while WS-20 and AEF1200 both uses narrow chord blade.
AEF-1200 first revealed in 2024 at Zhuhai air show.
AEF-1200/WS-20 and AEF-1300 all are the same machine but with little changes. like AEF-1300 has wide chord composite fan blades with improved BPR.
in super heavy category, there are only two Machines currently under development. CJ-2000A and WS-35.
Isn't the WS-35 just a military derivative of the CJ-2000A or vice versa? Assuming the WS-35 is a high bypass turbofan and not the next gen low bypass turbofan.
yeah. most likely using the same core. though there is no official announcement but WS-35 designation indicate, this is High bypass category machine.
More high-resolution images of the AEP500 turboprop (output 5000kW).
I must admit, I find this mix in designations - AEPxxx & WP-XX or AEFxxxx & WS-xx - for so many engines rather confusing!
Could the AEP & AEJ designation come from more commercial oriented english acronym? something like Aero Engine Propeller & Aero Engine Jet?I must admit, I find this mix in designations - AEPxxx & WP-XX or AEFxxxx & WS-xx - for so many engines rather confusing!
Meanwhile the WS (Wo Shan - Turbofan) & WP (Wo Pen - Turbojet) designation are the legacy of the old Chinese aero engine industry that was military oriented, and therefore use chinese acronym?