Aircraft program
High wing twin turboprop utility aircraft. Includes Y-12F Aircar light transport and Y-12E.
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Subscribe| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbin Y-12 II | 1984 / 1984 | Improved early production variant, development of Y-12 I prototype. | |
| Harbin Y12 IV | 1993 / 1993 | Upgraded variant with altered wings and redesigned seating. Includes Y-12C, further developed variant, used by PLAAF for aerial survey. | |
| Harbin Y-12E | 2001 / 2001 | Production: 2 (2017) GAMA: AVIC General Y12 Series. Enhanced variant for Chinese market, also known as Y-12E Harbinger. | |
| Harbin Y-12F Aircar | 2006 / 2010 | Further (but vastly different) development of Y-12 program, with wider fuselage, new wings, and retractable landing gear. |
| AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry (Group) Co Ltd | News |
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