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Chinese air force reveals Y-20B tanker-transport variant in official training image

South China Morning Post •
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In simple terms

China’s military has published what appears to be the first official photograph of a Y-20B heavy transport aircraft in PLA Air Force livery fitted with aerial refuelling pods, suggesting that the multi-role tanker-transport (MRTT) configuration has entered service.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

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