China new aircraft
China has been actively developing its own civilian and military aircraft in recent years. Here are some of the notable new aircraft from China:
Civilian Aircraft:
- COMAC ARJ21: A regional jet with a capacity of 70-90 passengers, first delivered in 2015.
- COMAC C919: A narrow-body commercial airliner with a capacity of 150 passengers, first delivered in 2017.
- Xian MA700: A turboprop regional airliner with a capacity of 70-90 passengers, first delivered in 2020.
- Hongdu L-15: A business jet with a capacity of 6-8 passengers, first delivered in 2019.
Military Aircraft:
- Chengdu J-20: A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, first flown in 2011 and entered service in 2017.
- Shenyang J-31: A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, first flown in 2012 and still in development.
- Xian H-6N: A modified version of the H-6 bomber, first flown in 2019 and equipped with advanced avionics and sensors.
- Y-20: A large transport aircraft, first flown in 2013 and entered service in 2016.
- Z-20: A medium-lift helicopter, first flown in 2013 and entered service in 2015.
- AC312E: A light utility helicopter, first flown in 2015 and entered service in 2017.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs):
- CH-4: A medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAV, first flown in 2009 and used for reconnaissance and strike missions.
- CH-5: A high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) UAV, first flown in 2015 and used for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
- Wing Loong: A MALE UAV, first flown in 2009 and used for reconnaissance and strike missions.
Other Aircraft:
- Hongdu L-15 Falcon: A supersonic trainer and attack aircraft, first flown in 2006 and used by the Chinese Air Force.
- Xian Y-7: A turboprop transport aircraft, first flown in 1984 and used by the Chinese Air Force and civilian operators.
- Harbin Y-12: A turboprop transport aircraft, first flown in 1981 and used by the Chinese Air Force and civilian operators.
These are just a few examples of the many aircraft being developed and produced by China. The country's aviation industry is rapidly expanding and modernizing, with a focus on developing advanced technologies and capabilities.