Y8 (Code: Y-8, English: Shaanxi Y-8) transport aircraft, is China's aviation industry in Shaanxi Aircraft Manufacturing Company developed medium-range four-engine turboprop transport aircraft can be used to airdrop airborne, transportation, and rescue operations at sea and other purposes.Chinese Y-8 is currently the main air force transport aircraft, the aircraft play in national defense and national economy an important role as the primary platform for special aircraft modified to transport -8 basis has modified the early warning aircraft, electronic warfare, command and control, maritime patrol aircraft and other aircraft. China also exported to some countries Y-8 transport aircraft.