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Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale, showcasing export potential

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A Chinese YY-20 aerial tanker has demonstrated its versatility by refuelling an Egyptian Dassault Rafale fighter jet during a recent military exercise. This cross-platform refuelling capability, previously shown with Russian-made MiG-29s, highlights the YY-20's potential for multinational air operations and export sales. The exercise also saw Chinese J-16 fighters complete a long-distance transit to Egypt, supported by YY-20 tankers, underscoring China's efforts to showcase its long-range power projection capabilities. AI

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Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale, showcasing export potential

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    Export potential? Chinese YY-20 refuels Egyptian Rafale in cross-platform drill

    In a rare display of interoperability, a Chinese YY-20 aerial tanker has been pictured refuelling a French-built Egyptian Rafale fighter – showing a versatility analysts say could enable closer multinational air operations and improve the tanker’s potential for export. The photo,…

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