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It is a multi-role helicopter based on the design of the SA.321J Super (manufactured by the Chinese Changhe Aircraft Factory).
It first flight in December 1985. The Z-8 is produced in versions for civil or military use as a transport helicopter, anti-submarine role, anti-ship, search and rescue and minesweeper.
There is also the Z-8F version with Pratt & Whitney PT6B-67A engines with a maximum power of 1.064 hp (1.448 kW).
Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | Changhe Aircraft Factory |
| COUNTRY | China |
| TYPE |
Multipurpose helicopter
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| CREW | 2 - 3 |
| POWER-PLANT | Three Changzhou (CLXMW) Wozhou-6 turboshaft engines |
| Power, h.p. | 3x1.571 |
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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19,40
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Main rotor diameter , m
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18,90 |
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Tail rotor diameter, m
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4,00
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| Height, m | 6,76 |
| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 12.074 |
| Normal take-off, kg | 10.592 |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 7.550 |
| Internal fuel, kg | 3.900 + available 1.900 |
| Warload, kg | 2.000 |
| Payload, kg | |
| - passengers | 39 |
| - soldier | 27 |
| - stretcher | 24 |
| - freight in cabin | 5.000 |
| - with on hook | 5.000 |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 315 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 266 |
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Combat range, km
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820 |
| Range, km | 1.400 |
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Service ceiling, m
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6.000
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Static ceiling, m
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5.500
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Rate of climb, m/min
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690
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ARMAMENT
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Number external hardpoints: 2. Transportation of weapons: 2-4x250 kg mine or 4x2 depth bombs or two anti-submarine torpedos.
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