Based on the Avicopter AC313 design, has a modified lowered fuselage and is powered by improved WZ-6C turboshaft with rotor blade with composite materials and a titanium main rotor.
The Z-18 has a digital avionics system and advanced electronic flight instrument landing system.
Known variants includes both Army and Naval version in used on Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning for SAR, ASW and AEW missions.
On January 31st 2015, a Z-18 breaks altitude record above Mount Everest.
The Z-18 has a digital avionics system and advanced electronic flight instrument landing system.
Known variants includes both Army and Naval version in used on Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning for SAR, ASW and AEW missions.
On January 31st 2015, a Z-18 breaks altitude record above Mount Everest.
Derivatives & Versions of Z-18 |
| Model | Year | History |
|---|---|---|
| Z-18F 2014 | 2014 | Believed to be an Anti Submarine Warfare version of the Z-18, undergoing testing in 2014, for the PLAN.  |
| Z-18A 2017 | 2017 | China People’s Liberation Army (PLA) variant also known as Z-8G. Fitted with terrain following radar and EO turret. Entered service January 20 ... |
List of Operators of Z-18 |
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