China Military News & Updates

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A naval version of Z-20 was spotted in testing. it is planned to replace the current Z-18F and Ka-28 ASW.

land version of Z-20

comparison with naval version

 

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the last pic is intentionally PSed to simulate the naval version

 

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model of engine used on the Z-20

 

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the current heavy lift helicopter project AHL is said to be a joint venture with Russia. so uncertainties can not be ruled out in the future.

 

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China is also interested in co-axial high speed helicopter (with rigid rotor blades), relevant projects are either under study or in development.

 

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Z-19 scout heli ..........

 

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[asianobserve]

The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) approves WZ16 helicopter engine jointly developed by France's Sapran and the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC).
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/caac-certificates-wz16-turboshaft-for-ac352-461418/

 

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details of Z20................

 

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comparison of ground force version and naval version

 

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[Armand2REP]

Now that China has WZ16 certified it opens up a whole new world for Chinese helicopters which have in the past been vastly underpowered.

 

[asianobserve]

Now that China has WZ16 certified it opens up a whole new world for Chinese helicopters which have in the past been vastly underpowered.

So this is French way of selling TOT to anyone who'll pay?

 

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PLA really liked Blackhawk so much that they can't resist making a copy.

 

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PLA really liked Blackhawk so much that they can't resist making a copy.

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[Armand2REP]

It looks like an extended AC352 with cosmetic alterations to mimic a Blackhawk. It definitely has the same engine configuration as AC352.