I'm giving them the benefit of doubt that perhaps the spokesman had made a mistake (or was insufficiently specific), because I do not see how the Y-20U we currently see is able to undertake the same transport capabilities as a standard Y-20.
China's transport, tanker & heavy lift aircraft
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I'm giving them the benefit of doubt that perhaps the spokesman had made a mistake (or was insufficiently specific), because I do not see how the Y-20U we currently see is able to undertake the same transport capabilities as a standard Y-20.
Well, I've been waiting for higher resolution photos on the Y-20U, as previously I noticed that the rear of the Y-20U seems to still retain the same slits as the Y-20A.
I have observed the fuselage lines there yes, but that in of itself, is far from decisive.
For example, on KJ-2000, the lines for the ramp door are still present, even though the aircraft structurally of course is unable to function as a transporter or even have a ramp open to begin with.
In the case of the Y-20U we've seen, my doubts as to the ability of the ramp to function is because the centreline refueling contraption is one that seems it would be quite integrated into the internal rear fuselage and where the cargo hold bay would be in the aircraft.
It's not like on a Il-78, where you have a side mounted UPAZ pod which doesn't interfere with the cargo hold or the ramp.
All you need to do to operate a Il-78 as a transporter is to remove the pod itself and the cargo bay and ramp can function as normal.
So IMO, it's *possible* that the Y-20U's rear ramp can function as a normal ramp and allow the Y-20U to operate as a standard transport aircraft.... but if it does, chances are the conversion process is not easy and isn't something that can be done on the fly.
Until such a point that we have a photo confirmation of the Y-20U with its rear ramp functioning as a normal Y-20 transport, I think this is something that should be considered as "remains in question".
CCTV7 Special broadcast on August 1st PLA Day Celebration. Video 7:25-8:00 the guest speaker seems to suggest Y20 can be converted to aerial refueling duties by addition of "modules" to increase combat flexibility.
The guest speaker is simply addressed as a "military expert". Can anyone here verify his credibility?
Excellent. Thanks.
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Not sure how legitimate this is, but here are some documents posted on a . The documents ask for engineering studies and test samples of various parts and systems that point to a new transport being developed. Given the nature of these systems, I think this plane could be a new heavy transport in the same class as the or the .
Corrections and critiques are welcome.
1) (Performance Simulation of Hydraulic Control System for a Large Nose Cargo Door):
2) (Engineering Samples/Demonstration of Nose and Rear Cargo Door Seals):
4) (I believe this is a call for engineering samples/test pieces for a foldable/retractable partition system separating the upper and lower decks of the fuselage. The system is to be of metal/composite construction. Dimensions are 1.72m x 2.45m x 3.28m):
Corrections and critiques are welcome.
1) (Performance Simulation of Hydraulic Control System for a Large Nose Cargo Door):
2) (Engineering Samples/Demonstration of Nose and Rear Cargo Door Seals):
3) (Demonstration/Simulation of a for a High-bypass Engine):
4) (I believe this is a call for engineering samples/test pieces for a foldable/retractable partition system separating the upper and lower decks of the fuselage. The system is to be of metal/composite construction. Dimensions are 1.72m x 2.45m x 3.28m):
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