Announced in 2009 as the Z-15 is the Eurocopter / Airbus Helicopters EC175 produced in China for Chinese operators. First prototype unveiled by Avicopter in September 2015. First flight with WZ16 (Ardiden 3C) engines was in Harbin on December 20, 2016.
The AC352 completed extensive functionality and reliability flight tests-including long-distance day and night missions and operations in extreme environments by May 28, 2022
On July 26, 2022, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued the type certificate for the AC352, officially approving it for entry into the domestic civil aviation market.
Meanwhile, a separate milestone: the french-built Airbus H175 itself was certified by the CAAC on July 19, 2023, paving the way for deliveries of that version into China
The AC352 completed extensive functionality and reliability flight tests-including long-distance day and night missions and operations in extreme environments by May 28, 2022
On July 26, 2022, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued the type certificate for the AC352, officially approving it for entry into the domestic civil aviation market.
Meanwhile, a separate milestone: the french-built Airbus H175 itself was certified by the CAAC on July 19, 2023, paving the way for deliveries of that version into China
AC352 News |
France and China Strengthen Cooperation on WZ16
06-Nov-19 - During French President Emmanuel Macron’s State Visit to China, Safran and Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) signed memorandum of agreement (MoA) for more industrial cooperation on the WZ16 engine including possible development of a turboprop variant for fixed-wing aircraft #WZ16
WZ16 / Ardiden 3C Engine Certified in China
10-Oct-19 - Safran in parternship with Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) achieved the Type Certificate for the WZ16 / Ardiden 3C turboshaft engine for the AVIC AC352 (Airbus H175) helicopter from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) #Ardiden
Ardiden 3C obtains EASA Certification
20-Apr-18 - Safran Helicopter Engine Ardiden 3C received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) type certification. Known in China as WZ16, was developed for the Avicopter AC352 (Airbus H175)
Z-15 / AC352 Completes First Flight
20-Dec-16 - Chinese Avicopter AC352 (ex Z-15) powered with WZ16 (Safran Ardiden 3C) engines performed first flight in Harbin. The seven-ton twin-engine is jointly developed with Airbus Helicopters as the H175
Monitor Equipment for Chinese AC313 and AC352
26-Oct-16 - Meggitt Sensing Systems awarded $48 million contract to supply Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) for Chinese Avicopter AC313/SJ (firefighter Super Frelon) and AC352 (EC175) helicopters| More News ... |  |
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