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Shaanxi's New Transport Aircraft Soars on Maiden Flight

12/18/2025

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Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation's new four-engine transport aircraft completed its maiden flight, as shown in social media images.
The aircraft has six-blade propellers, a T-tail, and blended winglets, with a possible aerial refueling probe.
The aircraft weighs about 80 tonnes at maximum take-off weight, with a payload capacity exceeding 20 tonnes.
It can carry over 110 personnel, cruises above 600 km/h, and has a range beyond 3,000 km.

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Story summary

Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation's new four-engine transport aircraft completed its maiden flight, as shown in social media images.
The aircraft has six-blade propellers, a T-tail, and blended winglets, with a possible aerial refueling probe.
The aircraft weighs about 80 tonnes at maximum take-off weight, with a payload capacity exceeding 20 tonnes.
It can carry over 110 personnel, cruises above 600 km/h, and has a range beyond 3,000 km.