Shaanxi Y-9 Tactical Transport
Type: Transport Aircraft
Domain: air
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
First Deployed: 2012
Overview
The Y-9 is China's medium tactical transport aircraft derived from the Y-8, serving as a platform for airborne forces, special operations insertion, maritime patrol, and electronic intelligence gathering. Multiple specialized variants serve as AEW&C platforms (KJ-500 base), electronic warfare aircraft, and maritime patrol aircraft. It fills the gap between light transports and the heavy Y-20.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 5 |
|---|---|
| range | 5,000 km |
| engine | 4x WJ-6C turboprop |
| length | 34.1 m |
| ceiling | 10,400 m |
| payload | 20,000 kg |
| wingspan | 38 m |
| max_speed | 650 km/h |
Operators
- China
- Myanmar
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Venezuela
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