Shaanxi Y-9 Tactical transport aircraft

[Zarvan]

The Chinese Y-9 transport aircraft is comparable to a US C-130J Super Hercules



Country of origin China
Entered service 2012
Crew 4 men
Dimensions and weight
Length 36 m
Wing span 40 m
Height 11.3 m
Weight (empty) 39 t
Weight (maximum take off) 77 t
Engines and performance
Engines 4 x WJ-6 series turboprops
Engine power 4 x 5 100 shp
Maximum speed ?
Cruising speed 600 ~ 650 km/h
Service ceiling 10.4 km
Range ~ 5 000 km
Range (with maximum fuel) ?
Range (with maximum payload) ?
Ferry range ~ 8 000 km
Flight endurance 12 hours
Payload
Maximum payload 25 t
Standard payload 106 passengers, 132 paratroopers, 72 stretchers, or 2 x ZLC 2000 airborne combat vehicles
Cargo compartment dimensions 16.2 x 3.2 x 2.35 m


In 2001 development of a new tactical transport aircraft commenced in China. It was designed as a replacement for the Y-8 fleet of transports (copy of a Soviet An-12). Chinese attempted to create a tactical transport aircraft comparable to a US C-130J Super Hercules. Eventually the Y-8 was stretched, improved and upgraded to create the Y-9. Ukrainian Antonov Design Bureau consulted Chinese developers on the redesign of the wings and fuselage. The new aircraft has greater payload and range. The Y-9 made its first flight in 2010. This transport aircraft became operational with Chinese air force in 2012. The Y-9, as well as its variants, is being produced in significant numbers by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation. A single Y-9 has been exported to Myanmar.

The Y-9 has similar layout to the previous Y-8. However it lacks a tail turret with two 23 mm cannons, that was present on some early variants of the Y-8.

The Y-9 can carry 25 000 kg of cargo. Though reportedly this aircraft will also take of overloaded with 30 000 kg of cargo. This transport aircraft can carry 106 passengers, 132 paratroopers, or 72 stretchers. Alternatively it can carry two ZLC 2000 airborne combat vehicles, that can be paradropped. The Y-9 can carry various other military vehicles, including light trucks, cargo containers or pallets. The cargo bay has an internal volume of 155 m³. It is fitted with cargo handling rollers and tiedown rings. The rear cargo door serves as a ramp.

The Y-9 features improved engines and modern avionics. There is an electro-optical turret with Forward-Looking Infra Red (FLIR) and TV sensors, mounted under the fuselage. It is used for operation at night and in adverse weather conditions.

This aircraft is powered by four WJ-6 series turboporps, rated at 5 100 shp each. Some sources report that Ukraine supplied engines for this transport aircraft. It could be a Ukrainian Ivchenko-Progress AI-20D engine. Each engine is fitted with a 6-bladed propeller.

This aircraft can operate from short and unprepared airstrips.

This transport aircraft is operated by a crew of 4, including 2 pilots, flight engineer and loadmaster.

Variants



Y-9E is an export version. A single aircraft has been exported to Myanmar.

Y-9JB is an electronic warfare and surveillance aircraft, with 4 large fairings and additional antenna.

Y-9G is an electronic warfare variant.

Y-9XZ is reportedly a psichological warfare variant.

KJ-500 is an airborne early warning aircraft with fixed radome. It was first publicly revealed in 2015. It could be a replacement for an older KJ-200 early warning aircraft, based on the Y-8.

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http://www.military-today.com/aircraft/y9.htm

 

[monitor]

How it compares to new C-130J tactical transport aircraft any chart available?

 

[Beast]

How it compares to new C-130J tactical transport aircraft any chart available?

Y-9 has a higher payload of 25tons compare to C-130J of 19.6tons. Other than that, all other specs are very similar in terms of speed, range and performance.

 

[RealNapster]

Our c-130’s are very old that will need replacement very soon. I guess this one should be considered . No ?? @Zarvan , @Tps43 , @war&peace

 

[war&peace]

Our c-130’s are very old that will need replacement very soon. I guess this one should be considered . No ?? @Zarvan , @Tps43 , @war&peace

Yes, I dunno why it has not been paid attention to. I wanted see a few C17 or C5 or A400M .

 

[Beast]

Yes, I dunno why it has not been paid attention to. I wanted see a few C17 or C5 or A400M .

The only option left is A400M, C-17 and C5 are both out of production. While A400M is very expensive while still cant ferry a MBT.

Y-9 will be a good replacement for C-130.

 

[war&peace]

The only option left is A400M, C-17 and C5 are both out of production. While A400M is very expensive while still cant ferry a MBT.

Y-9 will be a good replacement for C-130.

C-130 has been a very reliable airplane. I travelled in it quite a few times.. though seats are not comfortable (there are no seats in fact) but the flight is very smooth.

 

[Tps43]

Our c-130’s are very old that will need replacement very soon. I guess this one should be considered . No ?? @Zarvan , @Tps43 , @war&peace

Why not have C 130J ?

 

[war&peace]

The only option left is A400M, C-17 and C5 are both out of production. While A400M is very expensive while still cant ferry a MBT.

Y-9 will be a good replacement for C-130.

I think Y-9 will be good replacement. I think PAA should try & test one because we have very different climatic conditions from -50 C in up North to +50 in the South

 

[RealNapster]

Why not have C 130J ?

For the same reason that Why not F-35.

 

[Tps43]

For the same reason that Why not F-35.

But C140J is not an offensive weapon plus we have C 130’s support facilities available since ages more logical approach will be getting the j’s
Btw we can add Y-9 as well Like 1 sqn for our rainy days

 

[Imran Khan]

Our c-130’s are very old that will need replacement very soon. I guess this one should be considered . No ?? @Zarvan , @Tps43 , @war&peace

y 20 will be our future

 

[war&peace]

But C140J is not an offensive weapon plus we have C 130’s support facilities available since ages more logical approach will be getting the j’s
Btw we can add Y-9 as well Like 1 sqn for our rainy days

We should get both C130J for its great track record in PAF and support infrastructure while Y-9 can perhaps be a better future proof option

 

[RealNapster]

y 20 will be our future

That came in heavy lift category sir. While Y9 is medium weight category, just like C-130 but a bit large capacity.

 

[khail007]

C-130 has been a very reliable airplane. I travelled in it quite a few times.. though seats are not comfortable (there are no seats in fact) but the flight is very smooth.

Sir G, actually C130 is military cargo/transport, option of seats/stretchers could be installed with in short time as need arises. In past PIA was using another version for passenger services in bad weather to northern areas. Even now-a-days PIA sometimes leasing for passengers recovery from northern areas.