The Xi'an Y-20 Kunpeng [6] (Chinese: 运-20 鲲鹏; pinyin: Yùn-20 Kūnpéng; lit. 'Transport-20 Kunpeng ') is a large military transport aircraft that was developed by the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation for the People's Republic of China (PRC).

Nov 29, 2021 · One of China’s new Y-20U aerial refueling tankers was among 27 People’s Liberation Army aircraft to fly into the southwest corner of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, or ADIZ, yesterday.

Jan 5, 2022 · In late November 2021, Taiwan’s defence ministry reported that a Y-20U participated in one of China’s daily incursions into its air defence identification zone. In a conflict over Taiwan, PLAAF...

Dec 3, 2023 · China’s strategic aspirations to extend its influence beyond the initial chain of islands have received a significant boost with the unveiling of its largest multi-role tanker aircraft, the Y-20U.

Dec 2, 2023 · China is testing an updated variant of the Y-20U tanker with new high-bypass engines to enhance air-to-air refueling capabilities. The Y-20B, equipped with the China-produced WS-20 engine, has a maximum cargo capacity of 66 tons and lower operational costs.

Feb 18, 2021 · The Y-20U is a tanker variant of the Y-20 and is believed to be fitted with three refueling points, these being located on pods mounted on the outer wings and one more on the rear...

Jul 26, 2016 · China's first indigenously-developed heavy military transport aircraft, Y-20, was built by Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group), a part of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The Y-20 prototypes are powered by four D-30 series turbofan engines. Image courtesy of Vitaly V. Kuzmin.

Dec 2, 2021 · According to China’s state-owned Global Times, the new aircraft will enhance the capabilities of PLA fighters by giving them extended range and endurance, allowing them to operate near the Taiwan Straits and many other locations in the future.

Sep 29, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Xian Y-20 (Kunpeng) Long-Range Strategic Airlifter Transport Aircraft including pictures.

The Fuel Transport YY-20 (official code Y- 20U ) had entered the research and development test phase by 2021. The Yun-20 tanker reportedly made its first flight in March 2019.