SHAANXI AIRCRAFT
Manufacturer | PWR | WS | FL | Max Kts/Mach | Max OC | C | P | E |
Y-8X Cub Special mission - Maritime patrol | 3177kW | 38.0 | 34.0 | 370kt | 34,120 | 5 | 96 | 11h 7min |
4 x South Aeroengine Company WJ9 Turboprop | ||||||||
Range with max payload; Range max fuel: 5,615km |
Abbreviations: PWR-Power, Max TD-Thrust dry, Max TR-Thrust re-heat, WS-Wingspan, FL-Fuselage length, Max RF-Max range (km), H-Hardpoints, Max OC-Max Operating Ceiling, Max Pay.-Max Payload, C-Crew, P-Pax, Max WLE-Max Load External (warload) (kg), E-Endurance, CR Max PNR-Combat Radius Max Payload No-Refuel.
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Y-8X
A maritime variant of the Y-8X has been developed, but does not appear to have entered service. A drone-carrying model has also been identified. A development of the Antonov An-12 Cub, it was first flown in 1974.
Source: Flight International