Y-20 Kunpeng: China's Heavy-Lift Military Transport Aircraft
The Y-20 Kunpeng, nicknamed "Chubby Girl," is a large military transport aircraft developed by the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation for the People's Republic of China. It's a critical milestone in China's defense industry, enabling greater strategic flexibility and operational range.
Here's a summary of its key features and capabilities:
Official Name: Xi'an Y-20 Kunpeng
Nicknames: Kunpeng (mythical giant fish-bird), Chubby Chick
First Flight: January 26, 2013
Entered Service: 2016
Manufacturer: Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation
Operator: People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF)
Type: Heavy military transport aircraft
Engine: Four turbofan engines (type varies depending on variant)
Maximum Payload: 66 tons
Cargo Bay Dimensions: Length: 20 meters, Width: 4 meters, Height: 4 meters
Range: 4,500 km
Wingspan: 45 meters
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 100,000 kg
Variants: Y-20A (standard transport), Y-20B (improved variant), Y-20G (aerial refueling)
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