China's transport, tanker & heavy lift aircraft

Clearing the airfield of birds...

Dylan Nguyen said:

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Clearing the airfield of birds...

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Amazing they were able to scare off such a big bird!

YY-20. This isn't a new image, but it's certainly by far the best version.

A KJ-500A being refueled by a YY-20. A very rare sight and the first I've seen.

A nice juxtaposition from the last Zhuhai show.

Ok this time it is real.

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搭载涡扇20发动机的运20B 已列装（战术编号已刷）

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The Y-20B with WS-20 engine has entered into force (with serial number)

Q: What about tanker YY-20B
A: (It) also has entered into force.

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Kalec said:

Ok this time it is real.

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10 years... finally

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Hang on a sec! He deleted the post himself. Get fooled the 10th time this week or for security reason?

Kalec said:

Hang on a sec! He deleted the post himself. Get fooled the 10th time this week or for security reason?

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Probs security reasons. To me, the picture doesn't look like PS given the jpeg artifacting is consistent. However given how low the resolution is, its basically impossible to 100% confirm.

Kalec said:

Ok this time it is real.

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If the info regarding YY-20B is indeed accurate, then it's finally time.

In order to enable and sustain Desert Storm-like tempo across the WestPac frontier for long periods of time, perhaps around 200-250 refueling tankers would be needed.

Furthermore, if the PLAAF and PLANAF are forced to deal with both the WestPac and Himalayans frontiers simultaneously, then perhaps another 50 would be needed.