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:

  1. COMAC ARJ21: A regional jet with a capacity of 70-90 passengers, first delivered in 2015.
  2. COMAC C919: A narrow-body commercial airliner with a capacity of 150 passengers, first delivered in 2017.
  3. Xian MA700: A turboprop regional airliner with a capacity of 70-90 passengers, first delivered in 2020.
  4. Hongdu L-15: A business jet with a capacity of 6-8 passengers, first delivered in 2019.

Military Aircraft:

  1. Chengdu J-20: A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, first flown in 2011 and entered service in 2017.
  2. Shenyang J-31: A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, first flown in 2012 and still in development.
  3. Xian H-6N: A modified version of the H-6 bomber, first flown in 2019 and equipped with advanced avionics and sensors.
  4. Y-20: A large transport aircraft, first flown in 2013 and entered service in 2016.
  5. Z-20: A medium-lift helicopter, first flown in 2013 and entered service in 2015.
  6. AC312E: A light utility helicopter, first flown in 2015 and entered service in 2017.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs):

  1. CH-4: A medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAV, first flown in 2009 and used for reconnaissance and strike missions.
  2. CH-5: A high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) UAV, first flown in 2015 and used for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
  3. Wing Loong: A MALE UAV, first flown in 2009 and used for reconnaissance and strike missions.

Other Aircraft:

  1. Hongdu L-15 Falcon: A supersonic trainer and attack aircraft, first flown in 2006 and used by the Chinese Air Force.
  2. Xian Y-7: A turboprop transport aircraft, first flown in 1984 and used by the Chinese Air Force and civilian operators.
  3. 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.