The Y-9 is a further transport development of the Y-8 Category 3 platform, which also forms the basis for some members of the Y-8 High New Series detailed here.
The new Y-9 is thought to be in the same class as the Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft.
Specifications Y-9:
Crew: 3-4
Capacity: 106 passengers or 132 airborne troops or 9 pallets
Payload: 25,000 kg cargo
Length: 36 m
Wingspan: 40 m
Height: 11.3m
Empty weight: 39,000kg
Useful load: 25,000kg
Max. takeoff weight: 77,000kg
Powerplant: 4 × Zhuzhou WoJiang-6C (FWJ-6C) turboprops, 3,805 kw (5,100 shp) each with JL-4 6-blade composite propeller
Cruise speed: ~650km/h
Range: ~5,700 km
Ferry range: 7,800 km
Service ceiling: 10,400m
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China should also commence a passenger plane with 4 turbo prop based on Shaanxi Yun - 9, maybe parallel with the development of MA-60/- 600/ - 700 with Shaanxi Yun -7. And work with a more powerful, quiet and fuel efficient powerplant.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work
Can Shannxi Yun-9 carry a (ZBD-97) or Type 97 IFV?
ReplyDeleteNo, it won't fit. You need something bigger, like the Y-20 class aircraft.
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