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). [1]

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 3, 2023 · China's aerospace prowess takes a giant leap with the revelation of the Y-20U, a formidable multi-role tanker aircraft equipped with cutting-edge Shenyang WS-20 engines. Nicknamed the "Chubby Girl," this aircraft not only symbolizes China's technological achievements but also signifies a strategic shift in power projection beyond its island chains.

Jan 5, 2022 · China has lagged in this key area, but aims to rectify this with a new tanker variant of its Xian Y-20 strategic transport, designated the Y-20U. The need is pressing.

Jan 26, 2013 · The Xi'an Y-20 (Chinese: 运-20) is a large military transport aircraft. The project is being developed by Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation and was officially launched in 2006.[4] The official codename of the aircraft is Kunpeng (Chinese: 鲲鹏).[5] after the mythical bird of ancient China that...

The Xian Y20 is the first Chinese made heavy military transport equipped of flying long distances with a range of 2,400 nautical miles with maximum payload. It is the largest domestic strategic airlifter for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

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.

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.

Jan 26, 2013 · The Xian Y-20 is a military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by China's Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation. It was first introduced in 2013 and has since become a prominent asset in the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Sep 3, 2021 · Footage has emerged of China’s new Xian Y-20U tanker aircraft working with a Chinese fighter. The short video shows what appears to be a Y-20U with either a Shenyang J-11 or J-16 fighter just...