China for the first time showed how the Y-20U in the air refueling J-20 and J-16 fighters
The People's Liberation Army Air Force of China showed for the first time how a huge Y-20U aircraft fuels J-20 and J-16 fighters in the air.
Here's What We Know
The Y-20U is a modification of China's Y-20 strategic military transport aircraft that is used to refuel aircraft. The image, which shows the refueling of the J-20 and J-16, was shown during a press conference of the People's Liberation Army of China.
???????? PLAN Y-20U Tanker Conducting Mid Air Refueling Support to J-20 and J-16
- David Wang (@Nickatgreat1220) August 24, 2022
This is the First Time We Observe a J-20 Fighter Refuels Mid Air with a Y-20U Tanker pic.twitter.com/nTG79MFxmp
More information on the Y-20U should be coming soon. An air show kicked off in China today, August 26, where the aircraft will make its public debut. The event will run through August 30.
Source: @Nickatgreat1220
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