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Sunday, January 27, 2013

China’s New Freight Plane Extends Military Modernization Program


China successfully tested a locally- built freight plane, two months after the debut of its fighter jet, boosting the nation’s efforts to use homegrown technology to expand defense capacity.

The Yun-20, which had its maiden flight yesterday, can take a maximum load of 66 tons and is suited for long-distance transportation, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.

The plane will aid the armed forces and will help deliver disaster relief and humanitarian aid, according to the report.

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