Aircraft
Production of China’s New Airlifter Confirmed
But the Y-20 will also be re-engined, and future use as a satellite launcher is foreseen.
An early-build Y-20 airliner powered by Russian D-30KP2 turbofans. (Chinese internet)
An early-build Y-20 airliner powered by Russian D-30KP2 turbofans. (Chinese internet)

China has confirmed series production of the Xian Y-20 "Kunpeng" strategic airlifter and a re-engining with domestically produced turbofans. Chinese state television announced the news at the same time as the go-ahead for production of the Y-20 stealth fighter was revealed.