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Y-8XZ (High New 7)

Psychological operations aircraftFielded 2007Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 34.02 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypePsychological operations aircraft
Date of introduction2007
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerShaanxi Aircraft CorporationMed[1]
Crew6Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length34.02 m112 ftAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Height11.16 m37 ftAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Automotive performance
Engine4 x Wojiang-6 turbopropMed[1]
Engine power4,250 hpMed[1]
Cruising range5,615 km3,489 mi · 3,032 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed662 km/h411 mph · 357 ktAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Variants
NoteY-8 This was the original version. It was little different from the An-12 with a slightly modified glass nose copied from the design of the H-6 bomber. The cargo hold was not pressurized. Early production variants inheri[1]
Summary

Y-8XZ psychological operations aircraft This version was unveiled publicly in April 2008, although it reportedly entered Chinese air force service in late 2007. The aircraft features large fairings located forward of the main landing gear compartments as well as two large plate antennas on each side of the rear fuselage.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Y-8XZ (High New 7) Chinese Psychological Operations 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