Shenyang WS-20
| WS-20 | |
|---|---|
| Type | High-bypass turbofan |
| National origin | People's Republic of China |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang Liming Aircraft Engine Company |
| Major applications | Y-20 |
| Developed from | WS-10 |
The WS-20 (Wo Shan-20/涡扇-20) is a high-bypass turbofan being developed to power the Y-20 strategic airlifter, based on the core of the low-bypass turbofan Shenyang WS-10A.[1]
With a thrust range of 12,000–14,000 kilograms-force (120,000–140,000 N; 26,000–31,000 lbf), the WS-20 has been flying on an Il-76 test aircraft since 2014,[2] and is projected to enter production in 2016.[3]
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References
- ^ Lin, Jeffrey; Singer, P.W. (20 February 2015). "China's most powerful aircraft engine ever takes to the sky: Presenting the WS-20". popsci.com. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ 网易航空, 航空航天 (6 January 2014). "中国大推力发动机涡扇20首次试飞". 网易航空航天频道. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ CHINA AEROSPACE PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT