The status of the C832 is unquestionable. Although there are countless machines with higher technical content at the base, once the C832 enters the market, it will definitely cause a seismic shift.
It's not just passenger transport; civil freight is also a massive market.
Not to mention, this is the aircraft that the national carrier has pre-ordered as a dedicated transport for leaders.
But of course, not this prototype. The task of the prototype is to conduct high-intensity test flights to find design flaws and the flight envelope, and to set flight safety indicators.
The lifespan of a prototype is usually very short. Not only does the aircraft have to withstand all kinds of harsh treatments from test pilots, but it also often undergoes modifications, and the shorter ones are scrapped in just a few years.
