so where is this wunderbar transport

Hmmm, from what I’ve read around …

Posted by Xinhui at the CDF:

中国大型运输机Y20拟定2012十八大前下线
2011-12-01

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近日，有关媒体披露中航负责干部任命的副总经理高建设讲话部分内容，他指出指出，西飞目前正承担着国家重大专项任务，他对西飞提出了具体的希望和要求。希望西飞全体干部职工，把党建工作和企业中心任务有机地结合起来，在做好党建设工作的同时，完成好科研生产经营任务，确保在明年十八大召开前夕，成功将大飞机送上蓝天。
行业观察家认为，这个大飞机可能就是正在快加鞭研制的Y20大型运输机。

http://www.caacman.com/news/zixun_content.jsp?id=10769&s=32

and

1月8日9：:00，颜良将举行Y20-001架结构装配交付仪式
转个消息，龙腾网漏斗子专栏中“雍州山人”发言
1月8日9：:00，颜良将举行Y20-001架结构装配交付仪式，标志着中国真正意义上拥有了国产“大”运！

And besides that, I don’t expect a “Wunderflugzeug” … just the so far largest aircraft developed and buit in China … :rolleyes:

As such if I’m not completely wrong (maybe someone can help!) the structure assembly of the Y-20 prototype 001 has been completed and has been “handed over (?) … Now I’m not sure “Roll out” (or First flight” is expected to be before the 18th National Congress by the end of this year.

But now – come on – give us just a glimpse of that bird …. NOW !!! :p

Deino

Y-20 roll out maybe soon

If true it would be not only the next mayor surprise but also a similar important step as the J-20 was one year ago:

Just found over there at the SDF:

Looks like 1112012 would be for Large Transport.
rolling out 1.5/6 2012

Will see it very soon.

http://www.cannews.com.cn/v/html/news/201112/750.html

Since the 5./6. is already gone they were now speculation on the 8th or 9th.

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He said he was told by XAC and chief designer of the large transport that they were trying to get a 5th or 6th roll out, and top military officials will be attending. It doesn’t seem to be a set date, but should happen any day now. A good indication is when a couple of PLAAF 737s will land at XAC.

1月8日9：:00，颜良将举行Y20-001架结构装配交付仪式
Jan 8 at 0900 (which has passed) Structural assembly roll out, donno what does that mean, but IIRC when it was said about the Y-12 it was rolled out with nothing but its basic structure (fuselage, wings, tail), no electronics, engine pod, interior, or landing gear.

So lets hope a bit !! 😀

CHeers, Deino

AgustaWestland’s New Generation AW189 Helicopter Completes Its Maiden Flight

Nice … looks like a “bonsai-NH-90” ! 😀

… left port this morning again !

But isn’t it surprise enough to see the programe proceeding at that pace without any (at least visible setbacks) as well as production ramping up for the Su-35S !?

Deino