SLAF receives two Y-12-IV aircraft from China

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Ratmalana, Dec 5 (Daily Mirror) -The Sri Lanka Air Force today received two Harbin Y-12-IV aircraft from China, marking a significant step in bolstering the nation's aviation capabilities.

The Sri Lanka Air Force initiated preparations to purchase the aircraft in 2017 for the acquisition of two state-of-the-art Y-12IV aircraft. A contract was signed on 16 December 2019 between the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence on behalf of the Sri Lankan Government and the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation.

The Y-12IV aircraft is a Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft that serves as a versatile light transport aircraft. This particular model, an improved version of the Y-12, incorporates extended wing tips and an increased take-off weight, enhancing its performance capabilities.

In addition to fulfilling operational, search and rescue needs, the Air Force Commander highlighted the unique capability of these aircraft to support tourism promotion. Each aircraft has a capacity for 15 passengers. The Commander highlighted the unique ability of the Y-12IVs to land on 90% of Sri Lanka's runways, making them ideal for promoting tourism in remote and picturesque locations.

State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon, Security Advisor to the President Sagala Ratnayaka, Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratna, Chief of Defence Staff Shavendra Silva, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and several other officials attended the induction ceremony held at the Ratmalana SLAF Base.

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mohandev Tuesday, 05 December 2023 03:41 PM

who gets commission ? yahapalanaya or this govt?

ChildOfGod Tuesday, 05 December 2023 05:39 PM

More important that who got the commission, is the fact that the Country is FURTHER aligning with CHINA, not sure if the cost of this Aircraft is also added on to the already existing debt owing to CHINA. All I can say, the past and now the present governments are SHORT SIGHTED, decisions made without thinking of the country's long-term repercussions being under obligation to CHINA.

Mathuya Tuesday, 05 December 2023 06:17 PM

Chinese, Chinese

Joshua Tuesday, 05 December 2023 08:08 PM

Even a paper plane is ok for SL

Jamila Tuesday, 05 December 2023 08:23 PM

Better than Gota's Mig deal?

Lali Tuesday, 05 December 2023 09:05 PM

Falling deeper and deeper into the Chinese debt trap... Good keep it up

D D Alwis Tuesday, 05 December 2023 10:48 PM

Debt trap management by China

Mohomad Wednesday, 06 December 2023 05:20 AM

War they dream of not the remedy inshalla.

Romsilva kappagedera Wednesday, 06 December 2023 05:34 AM

Chewing gum and followed by a bodyguard in a military zone ?? Classy. On in a banana republic.

roobarbie Wednesday, 06 December 2023 06:11 AM

What is wrong with Chinese? Is getting into debt with US better for you guys.

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