Y20s #1, #3, #4, #6,#10, #13 and #14 looks like fuel tankers.
And a PS from me: Yes, no. 16 is a Y-20A too.
Y20s #1, #3, #4, #6,#10, #13 and #14 looks like fuel tankers.
I think you're right. Both near the fuselage and further out near the tips.
a quick side-by-side comparison of the alleged WS-20 engined Y-20 (left) and D-30KP2 engined Y-20 (right).
possible modification for the wings too, with what appears to be a slightly different cutout at the wing root.
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Pretty sure PSedIs it real or photoshop? Photo posted on Facebook, without link or identification.
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More are being painted in the new scheme. BTW, I don't know where the photo was taken.
Do tanker version have different wings ? It look like the little green indentation at two third of the wings are where the refueling drogues are...
a quick side-by-side comparison of the alleged WS-20 engined Y-20 (left) and D-30KP2 engined Y-20 (right).
possible modification for the wings too, with what appears to be a slightly different cutout at the wing root.
credit to