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Y-7-100 (Yunshuji-7-100)

Cargo transport aircraftFielded 1997Pending verification
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Y-7-100 (Yunshuji-7-100)
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System
TypeCargo transport aircraft
Date of introduction1997
ProliferationAt least 6 countries
ManufacturerXi'an Aircraft Industrial CorporationMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length23.71 m78 ftMed[1]
Wingspan29.64 m97 ftMed[1]
Height8.55 m28 ftMed[1]
Wing area74.98 sq mMed[1]
Empty weight14,952 kg32,963 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight21,800 kg48,061 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x Shanghai WJ-5A-1Med[1]
Thrust / power2,790 shaft hp eachMed[1]
Speed518 km/h322 mph · 280 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed487 km/hMed[1]
Rate of climb458 m/minMed[1]
Service ceiling8,750 m28,707 ftMed[1]
Variants
VariantsXian Y-7E Speculative designation for a 'Hot and High" version with more powerful engines. Xian Y-7G A military variant of the MA60 produced for the PLAAF.[1]
Summary

Y-7-100 This is an improved version developed with the assistance of the Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co. (HAECO). This version has greater wing span and winglets, Hamilton Standard environmental control system, three-man flight deck, updated avionics and revised Noordam cabin layout with reclining seats.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaIranCambodiaLaosMauritaniaZimbabwe
Sources
  1. Y-7-100 (Yunshuji-7-100) Chinese Cargo Transport Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)