Chinese Y-12F Twin Panda Aircraft Undergoes Test Flights

The Harbin Aircraft's Y12F is currently undergoing test flights. The fuselage of the Y-12F is constructed from the aluminum-alloy while composite materials has been used for the landing-gear and nose cone of the aircraft. 

The civilian version will upto 19 passengers while the military transport version will be able to carry upto 25 passengers.

The Y-12F uses PT6A-65B engines which offer extra power when compared to the PT6 engines used on earlier Y12 models.