Harbin Y-11
Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation · People's Republic of China · first flew 1975 · transport aircraft
The Harbin Y-11 is a Chinese twin-piston utility transport aircraft designed for light regional cargo and passenger operations from unprepared airstrips. It was China's first indigenously designed and produced light transport aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.67 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small Chinese high-wing utility transport with strut-braced wings
- Twin piston engines with fixed undercarriage for rough-field operations
- Similar in concept to the Britten-Norman Islander for light regional operations
High-wing strut-braced twin-engine light transport with fixed tricycle undercarriage, large cabin windows, and a blunt nose typical of utility transports.
Specifications
- The Harbin Y-11 has a length of 11.67 m (38 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.24 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 248 km/h (154 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 + up to 8 passengers.
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History
Development of the Y-11 began in the early 1970s as China sought domestic alternatives to imported light transports. The prototype first flew in December 1975, and small-scale production began in the late 1970s. The improved Y-11B introduced more powerful engines and better performance. The design was intended for agricultural, survey, and light transport missions in remote regions of China.
Variants
The Y-11B was an improved version with more powerful AVCO Lycoming engines; later variants explored turboprop power.
Where you'll see it
Operated within China by the People's Liberation Army Air Force and civil operators for regional transport, agricultural spraying, and survey missions.
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