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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. CHINA AEROSPACE PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
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