The Y-20 is a large military transport aircraft developed by the Xi’an Aircraft Industrial Corporation for the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
The development of the Y-20 aircraft refers to the aerodynamic shape and structural design of the Russian Il-76, and incorporates some features of the American C-17. The Y-20 adopts a conventional layout, a cantilevered upper wing, a leading edge swept back, and no winglets. It has high extensibility, high reliability and safety. As a large multi-purpose transport aircraft, the Y-20 can carry out long-distance air transport tasks of various materials and personnel under complex weather conditions.
The Y-20 model first appeared at the Abu Dhabi Defense Exhibition in February 2023. The aircraft is suspected to be equipped with a turbofan engine with a larger bypass ratio, which means that the engine has greater thrust and is more fuel-efficient.
Specifications (Y-20)
General characteristics
Crew: 3
Capacity: 55,000–66,000 kg (121,254–145,505 lb)
Length: 47 m (154 ft 2 in)
Wingspan: 50 m (164 ft 1 in)
Empty weight: 100,000 kg (220,462 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 180,000–220,000 kg (396,832–485,017 lb)
Powerplant: 4 × Solovyev D-30KP2 turbofans turbofan engines, 117.68 kN (26,455 lbf) thrust each
Powerplant: 4 × Shenyang WS-20[9] turbofan engines, 140 kN (31,000[17] lbf) thrust each
Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 0.75
Cruise speed: 630 km/h (390 mph, 340 kn)
Range: 7,800 km (4,800 mi, 4,200 nmi) with 2 Type 15 tanks[40]
Ferry range: 10.000 km (6.214 mi, 5.400 nmi) with 16.5 tons of freight [27]
Service ceiling: 13,000 m (43,000 ft)
Wing loading: 710 kg/m2 (150 lb/sq ft)
