Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation
Y-12
The Harbin Y‑12 is a twin‑engine, high‑wing utility aircraft first rolled out in the early 1980s by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation (HAMC) of China. Developed from the earlier Y‑11 platform, the Y‑12 incorporated a more powerful 1,000‑horsepower Pratt & Whitney PW100 turboprop, giving it a maximum cruising speed of 210 kt and a range of roughly 1,000 km, while retaining short‑takeoff and landing capability on unprepared strips. Its rugged aluminum airframe, spacious cabin and reinforced landing gear allow carriage of up to 19 passengers, cargo pallets, or medical evacuation equipment, making it a versatile workhorse for regional airlines, government agencies, and humanitarian missions. Since its maiden flight in 1985, the Y‑12 has been produced in several variants—including the Y‑12II and Y‑12E—with upgrades such as modern avionics, de‑icing systems and increased payload capacity. The aircraft’s reliability, low operating costs and ability to operate from austere airfields have cemented its role in expanding connectivity across remote areas of China and neighboring regions, contributing significantly to the development of regional air transport and disaster‑relief logistics worldwide.
Classification
Dimensions
- Length
- 14.86 metre
Performance
- Service Ceiling
- 7000 metre
Production & History
- Units Produced
- 200
- First Flight
- 1982
Design & Classification
- Country of Origin
- Manufacturer
- Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation
- Military Designation
- Y-12
- Operator
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- Wikidata ID
- Q1584925