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Y-20 Kunpeng (First Flight)
Xian · China
The Y-20 was a major milestone for the PLAAF, ending their reliance on Russian Il-76s. Built with heavy use of 3D printing and composite materials, it can carry up to 66 tons. It was designed to provide China with "reach" across the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 917 km/h |
| Range | 7,800 km |
| Ceiling | 13,000 m |
| Engines | 4x Soloviev D-30KP-2 (Initial) / WS-20 (Later) turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
A400M Atlas (Service Entry) →
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Y-20 Kunpeng (First Flight)
Xian · China
The Y-20 was a major milestone for the PLAAF, ending their reliance on Russian Il-76s. Built with heavy use of 3D printing and composite materials, it can carry up to 66 tons. It was designed to provide China with "reach" across the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 917 km/h |
| Range | 7,800 km |
| Ceiling | 13,000 m |
| Engines | 4x Soloviev D-30KP-2 (Initial) / WS-20 (Later) turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.