The Namibia Defence Force (NDF) recently commissioned into Service two Y-9 Medium Transport Aircraft made by the Chinese Company "Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation". Namibia is the second Export Customer of the Y-9 with the first one being the South East Asian (SEA) Country of Myanmar.
The Y-9 is roughly equivalent to the C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft that the Philippines is buying, and it is equipped with advanced Avionics like a Ground Proximity Warning and Collision Avoidance System and a Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) Turret.
Here is the Link to the Article at the “Military Africa” Website: https://www.military.africa/2024/12/namibia-air-force-acquires-shaanxi-y-9-transport-aircraft-from-china/
SOURCE: Namibian Air Force acquires Shaanxi Y-9 Transport Aircraft from China {Archived Link}
