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YY-20

YY-20

Tanker Aircrafts
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Basic Information
Name
YY-20
Designation
YY-20
Alternate Designation
Y-20U, YU-20
Equipment Type
Tanker Aircrafts
Manufacturer
Xian Aircraft Company (XAC)
Date of Introduction
2022
Description

The YY-20 is an air-refueling tanker aircraft developed by China on the basis of the Y-20 transport aircraft with the primary aim to support long-range operations of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The airplane was showcased for the first time in mid-2022 refueling J-16 multi-role fighter jets. Orginally the project was called YU-20, unofficial name, and was a new tanker aircraft being developed by China based upon the Y-20 strategic airlifter. The development of the new tanker aircraft was expected to support the future capabilities growth by the Chinese Armed Forces. China announced the development of the new aerial refueling aircraft in late November 2018 and was expected to enter service in the first half of the 2020s.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Tanker Aircrafts
Status Active
Also Known As Y-20U, YU-20
Origin China
Contractor Xian Aircraft Company (XAC)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) August 2022
First Flight 2019
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Engines 4
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Turbofan Engines: WS-20 (4)
Variants
Variant 1 Y-20
Variant 2 YY-20
Variant 3 Y-20B
Variant 4 KJ-3000
Variant 5 Y-20F100
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Aerial Refueling Aircraft
Air > Aerial Refueling Aircraft
Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002813

Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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