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Y-9
Role	Transport
Manufacturer	Shaanxi Aircraft Company
First flight	2008 (Estimated)
Primary user	PLA Air Force
Developed from	Shaanxi Y-8

The Shaanxi Y-9 (Yun-9) aircraft is a medium sized, medium range transport aircraft produced by Shaanxi Aircraft Company in China. The aircraft was developed as a stretched version of the Shaanxi Y-8F with greater payload and range. The Y-9 is considered China's attempt to build a C-130J class transport aircraft^[1].

[edit] Development

Originally known as the Y-8X project, the development of Y-9 began in 2001 to produce a C-130J class transport to replace the older Y-8. Shaanxi Aircraft Industry showed models of the aircraft as Y-9 at the 2005 International Aviation Expo in Beijing, to promote its use as civilian transport. However, the development has been meet with various technical challenges, and the maiden flight date has slipped from 2006 to 2007, then 2008. Shaanxi hopes to produce its first production model for the PLAAF in 2009.

The Y-9 is powered by four Wojiang FWJ-6C turboprop engines, and equipped with 6-bladed JL-4 composite propellers. The tail ramp will be capable of handling vehicle cargo. The aircraft is capable of transporting 25 tons of cargo, or configured with 106 troop seats in troop transport role, or 72 stretchers for medical evacuation role, or up to 132 armed paratroopers in para-drop role. The cargo space can handle nine standard 108"x88" pallets, or eight 125" x 96" pallets.

[edit] Operators

China

People's Liberation Army Air Force

[edit] Specifications (Y-9 Transport)

General characteristics

Crew: 4
Capacity: 25,000 kg cargo
Length: ()
Wingspan: ()
Height: ()
Empty weight: 39,000kg (lb)
Loaded weight: kg (lb)
Useful load: 25,000kg (55,090lb)
Max takeoff weight: 77,000kg (lb)
Powerplant: 4× Zhuzhou WoJiang-6C (FWJ-6C) turboprops, 3,805 kw (5,100 shp) each

Performance

Never exceed speed: km/h (knots, mph)
Maximum speed: km/h (knots, mph)
Cruise speed: ~650km/h (knots, mph)
Stall speed: km/h (knots, mph)
Range: 7,800km (nm, mi)
Service ceiling: 10,400m (ft)
Rate of climb: m/s (ft/min)
Wing loading: kg/m² (lb/ft²)
Power/mass: W/kg (hp/lb)

[edit] See also

Related development

Comparable aircraft

Related lists

List of military transport aircraft

[edit] References

^ http://www.sinodefence.com/airforce/airlift/y9.asp

[edit] External links

[0] ttp://www.sinodefence.com/airforce/airlift/y9.asp

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