Y-20 heavy transport aircraft News & Discussions

[LKJ86]

Via @航空工业 from Weibo

 

[LKJ86]

 

[LKJ86]

Via @西部空天 from Weixin

 

[Deino]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1412634551365427203

 

[Deino]

As far as I remember this is the so far clearest image of a Y-20U tanker. Clearly visible are the two wing-mounted IFR-pods but also the unique centreline station.

From the huge flag on its tail it is most likely a / the (?) prototype.

(Image via HNAPA)

 

[LKJ86]

Via @西部空天 from Weibo

 

[LKJ86]

 

[ahtan_china]

 

[Deino]

What's the meaning of this?

 

[Najaf A. Changezi]

Can we see these aircrafts in PAF colours sooner than later??

 

[Scorpiooo]

Can we see these aircrafts in PAF colours sooner than later??

Not in near future, PAF have some other priorities

 

[jaybird]

What's the meaning of this?

@lcloo is good at decipher and interpreting these type of images. Maybe he will know. I only see the picture as just a little humor.

 

[lcloo]

@lcloo is good at decipher and interpreting these type of images. Maybe he will know. I only see the picture as just a little humor.

I also think it is just for a little humor. No significant hidden message, other than 4 new type engines have flown on a Y20.

 

[Bossman]

Aspirations for a high bypass turbofans.

 

[CAPRICORN-88]

And they are shaped like barrels.