Is it just me, or are the engines looking strange from that angle ?
China's transport, tanker & heavy lift aircraft
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Well this dispels the earlier rumors that 789 uses WS-20s, unfortunatelyTwo more image of '789'...
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Most of the differences between prototypes for a cargo aircraft such as Y-20 would be interior and internals, such as the cargo hold, or perhaps in specific construction and fabrication. OTOH, a fighter aircraft's changes between its prototypes may be far more evident in its sensor fairings, control surfaces, and even cockpit, while also having changes in its construction/fabrication and internals which are just as impossible to discern.
Also, a fighter aircraft is far smaller than a cargo aircraft so it tends to be easier to identify differences in photos which show much more details of a fighter aircraft while having the whole thing in frame.
So it's no surprise that it's difficult for us to spot any changes between the Y-20 prototypes -- it really should be expected.
China's Y-20 transport probably operational this year
BEIJING, Feb. 29 (UPI) -- China's Y-20 large military transport, built by Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation, is likely to enter service this year.
People's Daily, an official publication of China's Communist Party, was made by Xu Yongling, a military expert.
Xu, speaking in an interview with the publication, said the in-service decision for this year is likely since there have been no bottlenecks during the aircraft's development or manufacturing phases.
The Y-20 Kunpeng, also known as the Chubby Girl, made its first flight in 2013. It is the world's fourth 200-ton transport, following those by the United States, Russia and Ukraine.
"This is not only progress for China's national defense industry, but also a milestone of industrial and military modernization," Xu said.
The Y-20 has a cargo capacity of about 60 tons, a cruise speed of 570.4 miles per hour, and a range of about 2,796 miles while carrying a full payload.
In addition to carrying cargo and troops, the airlifter could be used for maritime surveillance and early warning.
"As for future military developments, airborne transportation depends not only on the Y-20, but also on other military cargo jets, which China may develop in the next five to ten years, the newspaper quoted Xu.
BEIJING, Feb. 29 (UPI) -- China's Y-20 large military transport, built by Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation, is likely to enter service this year.
People's Daily, an official publication of China's Communist Party, was made by Xu Yongling, a military expert.
Xu, speaking in an interview with the publication, said the in-service decision for this year is likely since there have been no bottlenecks during the aircraft's development or manufacturing phases.
The Y-20 Kunpeng, also known as the Chubby Girl, made its first flight in 2013. It is the world's fourth 200-ton transport, following those by the United States, Russia and Ukraine.
"This is not only progress for China's national defense industry, but also a milestone of industrial and military modernization," Xu said.
The Y-20 has a cargo capacity of about 60 tons, a cruise speed of 570.4 miles per hour, and a range of about 2,796 miles while carrying a full payload.
In addition to carrying cargo and troops, the airlifter could be used for maritime surveillance and early warning.
"As for future military developments, airborne transportation depends not only on the Y-20, but also on other military cargo jets, which China may develop in the next five to ten years, the newspaper quoted Xu.
China's Y-20 to be put into military use in 2016, experts say
By Yuan Can () February 29, 2016
China's own domestically built military cargo jet, Y-20, will likely be put into service in the army this year, a military expert said in an interview with People's Daily Online.
According to Xu Yongling, a military expert, the test flight period for large aircraft is generally between three and five years. Since there have been no bottlenecks during development or manufacturing, the Y-20 will be put into use this year.
The first flight of the Y-20 took place in 2013, making China the fourth country in the world, following the U.S., Russia and Ukraine, to develop a 200-ton military cargo jet.
"This is not only progress for China's national defense industry, but also a milestone of industrial and military modernization," Xu said.
The official code name of the aircraft is Kunpeng, after the mythical bird of ancient China that can fly for thousands of kilometers. However, within the Chinese aviation industry, the aircraft is more commonly known by its nickname, Chubby Girl, named by military fans for its relatively wide fuselage.
Military expert Chen Hong said in an interview with People's Daily Online that the carrying capacity of the Y-20, around 60 tons, is higher than that of Russia’s Ilyushin Il-76, a multi-purpose four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter. The Y-20's engine, aerodynamic arrangement and combat performance are all better than those of the Russian aircraft.
The cargo jet can be used to refit significant special operations platforms, as it has a long flying period and flying distance. The Y-20 is also a good choice for maritime detection and early warning, according to Chen.
As for future military developments, airborne transportation depends not only on the Y-20, but also on other military cargo jets, which China may develop in the next five to ten years, according to Xu.
By Yuan Can () February 29, 2016
China's own domestically built military cargo jet, Y-20, will likely be put into service in the army this year, a military expert said in an interview with People's Daily Online.
According to Xu Yongling, a military expert, the test flight period for large aircraft is generally between three and five years. Since there have been no bottlenecks during development or manufacturing, the Y-20 will be put into use this year.
The first flight of the Y-20 took place in 2013, making China the fourth country in the world, following the U.S., Russia and Ukraine, to develop a 200-ton military cargo jet.
"This is not only progress for China's national defense industry, but also a milestone of industrial and military modernization," Xu said.
The official code name of the aircraft is Kunpeng, after the mythical bird of ancient China that can fly for thousands of kilometers. However, within the Chinese aviation industry, the aircraft is more commonly known by its nickname, Chubby Girl, named by military fans for its relatively wide fuselage.
Military expert Chen Hong said in an interview with People's Daily Online that the carrying capacity of the Y-20, around 60 tons, is higher than that of Russia’s Ilyushin Il-76, a multi-purpose four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter. The Y-20's engine, aerodynamic arrangement and combat performance are all better than those of the Russian aircraft.
The cargo jet can be used to refit significant special operations platforms, as it has a long flying period and flying distance. The Y-20 is also a good choice for maritime detection and early warning, according to Chen.
As for future military developments, airborne transportation depends not only on the Y-20, but also on other military cargo jets, which China may develop in the next five to ten years, according to Xu.
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Holy smokes !!!!
So it could enter service
I think China has the capability to scale up this unit
So it could enter service
I think China has the capability to scale up this unit