Avic Y-20 Airlifter Begins Airdrop Tests

The Avic Xian Y-20 Chinese airlifter has taken a step toward full operational capability with its first airdrop of supplies. Announcing the drop, air force spokesperson Sr. Col. Shen Jinke says: “With modern missions in mind, realistic training with the Y-20 is fully underway. Training airdrops and...
Bradley Perrett

Bradley Perrett covered China, Japan, South Korea and Australia. He is a Mandarin-speaking Australian.

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