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Deino

Deino

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There were a few reports that assume the Y-20 has already entered service within a PLAAF division based at Qionglai !
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... however IMO that's clearly the no. 1 serial 781 / 20001 and even more I can't think that the PLAAF introduces a prototype into an operational frontline division.

Maybe simply a welcome visit for the future airlifter.

Deino

Y-20 at Qionglai - 27.12.15.jpg
 
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delft

Brigadier
Deino said:
There were a few reports that assume the Y-20 has already entered service within a PLAAF division based at Qionglai !
huh.gif


... however IMO that's clearly the no. 1 serial 781 / 20001 and even more I can't think that the PLAAF introduces a prototype into an operational frontline division.

Maybe simply a welcome visit for the future airlifter.

Deino

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Indeed he may be added to the service when not needed anymore for testing after at least several aircraft have been built and inducted.
 
lcloo

lcloo

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Most likely the Y20 was there to have a trial run with the air force personnel to establish ground handling procedures in actual operational environment in an air base..

They may want to train/orientate the future ground crew for Y20 now instead of after it is inducted into service. This could quicken the time line for Y20's entrance into service with PLAAF.

That is just two cent worth of my mind.
 
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A.Man

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Y-20 R & D Fully Completed.

2015年，航空业务发展亮点纷呈。航空装备研制生产再创佳绩。作为我国“三个大飞机”研制的主力军，圆满完成了大运研制的各项工作，大型水陆两栖飞机AG600全面进入总装，全力支持的C919大型客机顺利下线。民机和通用航空产业发展进入历史新阶段，“新舟”700获185架订单，首个部件下线，运12E完成适航取证。

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