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The Shenyang WS-20 (Chinese: 涡扇-20; pinyin: Wōshàn-20; lit. 'turbofan-20') is a high-bypass turbofan aircraft engine designed by the Shenyang Aeroengine Research Institute for the PLAAF's Y-20 family of strategic airlifters, it is currently installed in limited numbers.
Feb 21, 2015 · The WS-20 is believed to derive its engine core from the WS-10A turbofan engine, which powers the Shenyang J-11B and J-16 strike fighters. The WS-20 entering into Chinese service would...
Jul 14, 2020 · Strong evidence shows Y-20 begins to use China's homemade WS-20 engine better than D-30KP-2 or WS-18, and improved version of WS-20 is being developed.
The Shenyang WS-20 turbofan engine has reportedly been made ready for operational service, with the powerplants expected to enhance the capabilities of the country’s indigenous airlifter the Xi’an Y-20.
In 2020, the Y-20 was observed undergoing in-flight testing with four Shenyang WS-20 high-bypass engines. According to news reports, the variant of the Y-20 powered by new WS-20 engines had entered operational service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force by April 2023 at the latest. [14] .
Turbofan-20 (WS-20) is a large bypass turbofan engine with a thrust range of 13,000 to 16,000 kilogram-forces (kgf). This engine is the turbofan-20 turbofan engine independently developed...
Oct 4, 2023 · The Y-20 program has shifted from the early design (pictured) powered by D-30KP-2 engines to a high-bypass WS-20 engine.
