Y-20U Chinese Aerial Refueling Tanker
Y-20U
Aerial Refueling Tanker
Other
Basic Information
Name
Y-20U Chinese Aerial Refueling Tanker
Designation
Y-20U
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Aerial Refueling Tanker
Manufacturer
Xi'an Aircraft Industry Corporation
Date of Introduction
2022
Description
The Y-20U Chinese Aerial Refueling Tanker is a variant of the Y-20 military transport aircraft. It was developed to expand the PLAAF's aerial refueling capability and is China's first large-scale tanker aircraft.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Turbofan (26455 hp)
Max Speed
800.0 km/h
Range
4500.0 km
Service Ceiling
13000 m
Variants
Y-20A
Base variant, with Soloviev D-30KP-2 engines.
Y-20B
Variant with WS-20 engines
Y-20U Aerial Tanker
Aerial tanker variant under development. Planned to be able to carry about 90 tons of fuel, similar to the Il-78.
Y-20 AEW
Airborne early warning and control variant under development.
System
Alternate Designation(s)
Y-20U
Type
Aerial Refueling Tanker
Manufacturer
Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation
Crew
INA
Number of Engines
4 ea
Number of Hard Points
INA
Fueling System
Three hose-and-drogue pods. One hose-drum pod below each outer wing; third unit attached high on port, rear fuselage, based on Russian UPAZ-1A pods.
Refueling Capacity
60, 000 kg
Dimensions
Length
47 m
Height
15 m
Width (Wing Span)
50 m
Wing Area
310 sq m
Empty Weight
100,000 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
220,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
4 x Soloviev D-30KP-2
Number of Engines
4 ea
Engine Type
Turbofans
Engine Power
26,455 lb (12,000 kg) static thrust
Maximum Range
4,500 km
Maximum Speed
800 km/h
Service Ceiling
13,000 m
Protection
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
INA
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures
INA
Chaffs/Flares
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://twitter.com/RickJoe_PLA/status/1730177148307316890; https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/y-20u-tanker-set-to-boost-beijings-air-to-air-refuelling-capability/147027.article; https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/y-20u-tanker-set-to-boost-beijings-air-to-air-refuelling-capability/147027.article;
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Fixed Wing Aircraft
Air > Fixed Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
Y
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
47 m
Width
50 m
Height
15 m
Weight
220000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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