WS-20 | |
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Type | High-bypass turbofan |
National origin | People's Republic of China |
Manufacturer | Shenyang Liming Aircraft Engine Company |
Major applications | Y-20 |
Developed from | WS-10 |
The WS-20 (Wo Shan-20/涡扇-20) is a high-bypass turbofan being developed to power the Y-20 strategic airlifter, based on the core of the low-bypass turbofan Shenyang WS-10A.
With a thrust range of 12,000–14,000 kilograms-force (120,000–140,000 N; 26,000–31,000 lbf), the WS-20 has been flying on an Il-76 test aircraft since 2014, and is projected to enter production in 2016.