China’s first all-carbon fibre composite body trainer made its maiden flight

 The TA-20 has a maximum flight time of 8 h, a maximum range of 2,432 km and a maximum flight speed of 506 km/h. It can meet the needs of primary pilot training and is suitable for a variety of application scenarios such as stunt performances, reconnaissance patrols and special operations.

As an innovative work of all-carbon fibre composite materials, the TA-20 adopts a teardrop-shaped canopy, an airtight cockpit and a wing fuel tank design, giving it a maximum flight endurance. It is equipped with double-stitched flaps and a wing leading edge de-icing system, which not only enables rapid takeoff and landing on short runways, but also stable flight in complex weather conditions. In terms of technological innovation, intelligent design is used to support night vision compatibility, ensuring that flight teaching is professional, standardised, safe and reliable.

Zhongke Aircraft was established in March 2016 and moved into the Beihang Wuhu General Aviation Innovation Park in China’s Anhui province in December 2024. It is a national high-tech enterprise integrating aviation equipment research and development, manufacturing and maintenance. The company focuses on technological innovation and development in the fields of basic trainer aircraft, UAVs and general aviation aircraft.