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The Avicopter AC313 (also known as the Changhe Z-8F-100) is a civilian helicopter built [2] by Avicopter (AVIC Helicopter Company). [3] It is a development of the earlier Harbin Z-8, itself a locally produced version of the Aerospatiale Super Frelon .
The design has seating for two crew members and ten passengers. It is expected to have a lower price than comparable western helicopters. [2] [3] The aircraft has a gross weight of 3,850 kg (8,488 lb), a maximum cruising speed of 260 km/h (140 kn), a service ceiling of 6,000 m (19,685 ft) and a range of 693 km (374 nmi). Maximum take-off ...
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is a Chinese state-owned publicly-traded aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Beijing. AVIC is overseen by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council .
In 2009, Avic projected a 30 t (66,000 lb) civil Advanced Heavy Lifter (AHL), likely also useful to the Chinese military. In 2014, the 6,000 kW (8,000 hp) Chinese WZ-20 was reportedly selected. In 2015, the joint project with Russian Helicopters grew to 38.2 t (84,000 lb), with a seven blade main rotor and a 5,700 m (18,700 ft) ceiling.
The Z-18 is a development of the Avicopter AC313 and Changhe/Harbin Z-8, both of which are developments of the Aérospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon. [2] [1]Notable changes include a redesigned lower fuselage similar to the AC313 which results in larger internal space. [3]
Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) (Chinese: 昌河飞机工业(集团)有限责任公司) is a Chinese helicopter manufacturer and supplier to the Chinese military. It is a member of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The company is based in the city of Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. Changhe employs 4300 employees ...
The Airbus Helicopters H175 (formerly Eurocopter EC175) is a 7-ton class super-medium utility helicopter produced by Airbus Helicopters. In China, the H175 is produced by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) as the Avicopter AC352. Originally launched as the Eurocopter EC175 and the Harbin Z-15, it has been referred to as being a ...
Attack helicopter Z-11. Changhe: License-built Eurocopter AS350: Z-15. AVIC: 6,000 kg-class medium military transport helicopter Z-18. Changhe: Medium transport/utility helicopter Z-19. Harbin: 5,000 to 5,500 kg twin-engined light helicopter development, derived from Z-9: Z-20: Harbin: Medium transport/utility helicopter in development HC120 ...