Is the Y-20 Aircraft Modeled After the C-17?

You may be familiar with the Xian Y-20 transport aircraft. The Y-20 stands as China’s first heavy airlifter, developed in cooperation between the Xian Aircraft Corporation and with support from Russian and Ukrainian counterparts. Its noticeable similarity to the C-17 Globemaster, a heavy airlifter manufactured by Boeing for the US Air Force, has led to hot discussions about whether the design of Y-20 was influenced by this US aircraft. However, before delving into the debate, let’s first examine the striking resemblances between the Y-20 and the C-17 by comparing both aircraft side by side. Subscribe Now :