Y-20 heavy transport aircraft News & Discussions

[lcloo]

Enlarge photo from Deino's post above.

 

[Deino]

Enlarge photo from Deino's post above.

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... with a minor correction, these are not Y-8s

 

[siegecrossbow]

... with a minor correction, these are not Y-8s
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You were sarcastic when you said minor?

 

[lcloo]

You were sarcastic when you said minor?

LOL, my brain was fried, very blur...

 

[casual]

... with a minor correction, these are not Y-8s
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Seems like the real deal.

 

[jaybird]

LOL, my brain was fried, very blur...

We've all made similar mistakes with brain farted moment one time or another without realizing it too.

You and Bltizo are still one of the best and honest PLA watcher/enthusiast always with good analyzes on Chinese military related subjects.

 

[LKJ86]

Via @航空工业 from Weixin

 

[Beast]

WS-18 engine used on Y-20

-300kg lighter than D30
-700kg more thrust
-uses less 20% fuel
-3000hrs lifespan

rumour used on H-20 bomber as test engine due to its smaller dimension.

 

[StraightEdge]

WS-18 engine used on Y-20

-300kg lighter than D30
-700kg more thrust
-uses less 20% fuel
-3000hrs lifespan

rumour used on H-20 bomber as test engine due to its smaller dimension.

What happened to WS-20? Was it not under development for Y-20?

 

[Beast]

What happened to WS-20? Was it not under development for Y-20?

Can WS20 fit into H-6K or new H-20 bomber... No. WS-20 engine is too fat. It is good for civilian transport plane and Airliner but dimension is not good for tactical military platform.

 

[Polestar 2]

WS-18 and WS20 will both co-exist.

 

[LKJ86]

Via CCTV and @沉默的山羊 from Weibo

 

[Beast]

Very dangerous and difficult exercise. Night parachuting.

 

[LKJ86]

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Via CCTV and @沉默的山羊 from Weibo

 

[LKJ86]

Via @航空工业一飞院 from Weixin