China's transport, tanker & heavy lift aircraft
- Thread starter Totoro
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Fanfare surrounding the J-35A aside - The PLAAF has also confirmed the designation of YY-20A for the aerial refueling tanker based on the Y-20A.
The Y-20F100 model once again making an appearence in Zhuhai this year. Said civilian airlifter is currently under development by the AVIC.
Posted by the official Weibo account of AVIC.
Listed specs in the same post:
Length of aircraft: 54 meters
Height of aircraft: 15 meters
Wingspan: 50 meters
Cargo hold cross-section: 4 meters x 4 meters
Cargo hold length: 27 meters
Max payload capacity: 65 tons
Posted by the official Weibo account of AVIC.
Listed specs in the same post:
Length of aircraft: 54 meters
Height of aircraft: 15 meters
Wingspan: 50 meters
Cargo hold cross-section: 4 meters x 4 meters
Cargo hold length: 27 meters
Max payload capacity: 65 tons
look at the timing..
this model first appeared in 2016 airshow then disconnected. later again appear on 2022 airshow after 6 years of gap now once again display.. it is very much like official confirmation.
Y-20F100 civilian project is currently under development. powered by AEP-1300 Engines.
