China teases global buyers with Y-20 ‘Chubby Girl’ transport plane

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China is actively pursuing the sale of its Y-20 Kunpeng airlifter to foreign buyers, marking a strategic move to deepen international relationships and cooperation, reports military magazine Ordnance Industry Science Technology. The aircraft, colloquially known as the "chubby girl" due to its large fuselage, was showcased to Nigerian Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar during an international market debut in November. The Y-20, a heavy-lift transport plane, is positioned as a competitor to renowned aircraft like the Soviet Ilyushin Il-76 and America's Boeing C-17. According to the report, the international sale of the Y-20 presents an opportunity for China to establish...