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Current Chinese helicopter programs are described below.
Z-8
The Changhe Z-8 is a medium transport helicopter developed from the French SA 321 Super Frelon, acquired by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in 1977–1978. Development of the Chinese copy of the SA 321 began in the late 1970s, but because of financial difficul-ties, first flight did not occur until December 1985. The model was not certified for design finalization until 1994. The Z-8 is identical to the Super Frelon in appearance, and the basic model is powered by three WZ-6 turboshafts (Chinese copies of the Turboméca 3C III), each rated at 1,512 hp (1,128 kW). Several dozen examples in at least six variants are serving in various branches of the PLA (“Zhi-8 Transport/ SAR Helicopter,” 2009).
Z-9
The Z-9 series has been built by HAIG since the early 1980s and is possibly the most produced helicopter in China, with more than 200 aircraft delivered to both military and civilian customers. The original Z-9 was a license-built version of the Eurocopter AS365N Dauphin II twin-engine light utility helicopter. The Z-9B is an “indigenized” vari-ant with 71.9 percent Chinese-made content. More than 150 Z-9Bs or its derivatives are believed to have been delivered to the PLA (“Zhi-9 Utility Helicopter,” 2009).
Z-11
The Changhe Z-11 is a 2,000-kg-class lightweight utility helicopter modeled after the French AS 350B Squirrel, with certain structural modifications. Development began in 1991, and first flight took place in late 1994. The design was finalized in 2000. The Z-11 is powered by a domestically produced WZ-8D turboshaft rated at 510 kW. Several variants have been developed, most of which have been produced for the PLA (“Zhi-11 Utility Helicopter,” 2007).
HC120/EC120 Colibri
The HAIG HC120/EC120 Colibri is a lightweight, single-engine heli-copter developed by an industrial partnership comprising Eurocopter, HAIG, and Singapore Technologies Aerospace. Development began in 1993, and first flight took place in 1997 (“HC120 Utility Helicopter,” 2007).
Mi-171 Family
Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Co., Ltd., in Chengdu, Sichuan, a joint venture established in 2007 with Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant JSC, assembles Russian Mi-171-series helicopters, including the Mi-171, Mi-17V5, and Mi-17V7, from kits. The Mi-171 series is a multirole medium-lift helicopter capable of carrying about 4,000 kg of payload. Under the initial contract, 20 helicopters will be assembled. This was originally to have been accomplished in 2008, but the first two heli-copters were not delivered until December 2009. In a second stage of the program, 60 more helicopters will be produced (“SLHC—Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company,” 2010; Grevatt, 2009).
Z-15/EC-175
The HAIG Z-15/Eurocopter EC-175 is a 6-ton-class medium utility helicopter co-developed by HAIG and Eurocopter as a 50-50 joint ven-ture. Development began in 2006, and the first prototype made its first flight in 2009. Two assembly lines will be built, one in China and one in France (“Zhi-15 [EC 175] Medium Helicopter,” 2008).
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