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Shaanxi Aircraft Shaanxi Y-8 (recce)

Shaanxi Aircraft · Maritime Patrol / Survey · China · Cold War (1970–1991)

Shaanxi Aircraft Shaanxi Y-8 (recce) — Maritime Patrol / Survey
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The Shaanxi Y-8 or Yunshuji-8 aircraft is a medium-size, medium-range transport aircraft produced by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation in China, based on the Soviet Antonov An-12. It has become one of China's most popular military and civilian transport/cargo aircraft, with many variants produced and exported. Although the An-12 is no longer made in Ukraine, the Chinese Y-8 continues to be upgraded and produced. An estimated 169 Y-8 aircraft had been built by 2010.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
China
Manufacturer
Shaanxi Aircraft
Operator
China
Primary Role
Maritime Patrol / Survey
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1984
Produced
169
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
4x Zhuzhou WJ-6 turboprops
Thrust / Power
17,000 shp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
111.5
Wingspan (ft)
124.6
Empty Weight (lb)
79366
MTOW (lb)
134040
Endurance (hr)
10
Service Ceiling (ft)
34450
Range (mi)
3417
Max Speed (mph)
388
Max Speed (Mach)
0.59
Armament
Guns: 2× cannon in tail turret (early models only)