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Shaanxi Y-9 Medium-Lift Military Transport Aircraft Family

The Shaanxi Y-9 is an active Chinese medium-lift military transport aircraft produced by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation. Chinese Ministry of National Defense reporting identifies the Y-9 in operational airlift and training service, while official Chinese military reporting describes it as a medium-sized tactical transport with a maximum range of about 4,000 kilometers and notes derivative early-warning, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine missions.

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Aliases
Shaanxi Y-9Yun-9Yunshuji-9Y-9
Family Name
Shaanxi Y-9
Full Name
Shaanxi Y-9 Medium-Lift Military Transport Aircraft Family
Roles
militarycargoutilityreconnaissanceweather
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Range Km
4,000
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Shaanxi Y-9 is an active Chinese medium-lift military transport aircraft produced by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation. Chinese Ministry of National Defense reporting identifies the Y-9 in operational airlift and training service, while official Chinese military reporting describes it as a medium-sized tactical transport with a maximum range of about 4,000 kilometers and notes derivative early-warning, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine missions.

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 07:30:45 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 07:30:45 UTC