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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, 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.
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...
Nov 25, 2020 · The Shenyang WS-20 engine is an adaptation of the WS-10A turbofan that powers some of the PLA’s Chinese-made fighter jets, including the J-10 and J-16.
Nov 29, 2023 · WS-20 powered version of Y-20 tanker breaks cover. By Greg Waldron 29 November 2023. A version of China’s Xian Y-20U tanker with new high bypass engines has been spotted, as Beijing works...
