Or operations from high altitude bases.They want An-225 but with austere field capability then. 2280 kN is a lot of thrust.
China's transport, tanker & heavy lift aircraft - esp. Y-20/YY-20
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Yes. There have been reports of at least one Y-20B conducting training flights in preparation for the September 3rd's V-J Day parade later this year.
Pretty sure a study paper on Y-20Bs with WS-20s did indicate the presence of thrust reversers.
I'm more interested in whether or not they moved on from clappered fan blades to wide chord ones.
Yes, I do recall that, but as always with engines I prefer to have the physical proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Seeing them in action, just a photo still of the engine with reversers engaged, would be demonstrative.
Papers do not necessarily tell us that the WS-20s on Y-20B themselves have thrust reversers, for all we know it was a study that was not implemented on the real production article.
All Y-20B formation, allegedly practicing for 3/9.
Viewed from the side, should be of the same group. Posted by @御风卸甲 on Weibo.
I'd say that the chances of the Y-20Bs making debut at V-J Day Parade this year is pretty good.
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Another one from a different angle. The training flight occured just yesterday morning.
Notice the markings on the vertical tail and forward fuselage on the Y-20Bs. What are they for?
Most likely for formation tracking.