Z-8 and Z-18 transport helicopter thread

[LKJ86]

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[qwerrty]

 

[LKJ86]

Z-8L

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[Beast]

And in comparison

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The new Z-8L looks more stealthy, sharper nose cone .

 

[Deino]

Z-8L
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Just for the fun! ... I posted a Tweet to this and this was an Indian reply:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1403981758526332929

 

[GiantPanda]

Just for the fun! ... I posted a Tweet to this and this was an Indian reply:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1403981758526332929

Only an idiot Indian would spasm and kneejerk that Z-8L is a copy of a MiG helo when MiG does not make helos. lol

 

[Gripen9]

Does look like it took "inspiration" from S-92.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Does look like it took "inspiration" from S-92.

Perhaps, but the Z-8L is definitely larger. Basically AW101 territory.

It'll be interesting if and when AVIC adds this to its export catalogue. Combined with China's economies of scale, the unit cost of the Z-8L will be competitive. IMHO, this can give the Mi-38 a run for its money in the giant market of replacing old Mi-8 and Mi-17s. Ironic that CAATSA could basically pave the way for China to take up a chunk of the helicopter market.

 

[Deino]

Perhaps, but the Z-8L is definitely larger. Basically AW101 territory.
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But isn't the S-92 basically "playing" in the same league?


Max takeoff weight:

AW101 - 14,600 kg (32,187 lb)
S-92 - 12,565 kg (27,700 lb)
Mi-38 - 15,600 kg (34,392 lb)
Z-8L - 13,800 kg (30,360 lb) ... data from Z-18/AC313 (??)

 

[LKJ86]

Z-8G

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[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

But isn't the S-92 basically "playing" in the same league?


Max takeoff weight:

AW101 - 14,600 kg (32,187 lb)
S-92 - 12,565 kg (27,700 lb)
Mi-38 - 15,600 kg (34,392 lb)
Z-8L - 13,800 kg (30,360 lb) ... data from Z-18/AC313 (??)

Yeah, but S-92's the short guy.

 

[LKJ86]

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[qwerrty]

 

[LKJ86]

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[LKJ86]

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