Code-named "Kunpeng" and mainly developed by the Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group) Company Ltd., the Y-20 transport aircraft has strong taking-off and landing capability as evidenced by being able to take off and land at airstrips, and can carry all types of armored vehicles of the army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). (Photo by Chen Xiao)

China's independently-developed Y-20 large transport aircraft successfully completed its first test flight on January 26, 2013, which is of important significance in promoting the construction of China's economy and national defense modernization, and responding to such emergencies as disaster rescue and relief work and humanitarian assistance.

The Y-20 is China's independently-developed large and multi-purpose transport aircraft. It can carry out the task of long-distance air transport of various materials and personnel under complicated weather conditions.

The aircraft will continue to carry out related tests and test flights as scheduled after its maiden flight.

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