China's New Twin-engined Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight

[Zarvan]

AC312E helicopter (Image: AVIC)
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The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has completed the maiden flight of its new twin-engined AC312E helicopter.

Based on the techniques from the civilian helicopter AC312A, as well as both domestic and foreign market demands, AVIC HAIG’s AC312E is a light twin-engine helicopter, AVIC said in a statement on July 27 this year.

It’s high-power, yet fuel efficient engine, and advanced comprehensive avionic system, is optimized for “hot & high” conditions, as well as plains, guaranteeing a higher level of security, dependability, and comfort, as well as lower maintenance and operation costs.

The maximum takeoff weight is 4,250kg, plus 9 passengers or 600kg in cargo, which gives the AC312E significant advantages in its class in delivering ergonomic performance and minimizing operation costs.

It can be modified according to customers’ specific needs and used in various operations, such as medical assistance, general transportation, research and rescue, police operation, passenger transportation, and VIP services.

AVIC will strive for the challenging goal of 10 billion RMB (approximately $1.5 billion) in revenue, at which time it will deliver approximately 20% of new GA products worldwide and 40% in the domestic market, as well as provide 20% of GA operations and services in China.

As for product expansion, AVIC will accelerate the modification and improvement of those aircraft with certificates such as the Y-12 family, the AC helicopter family and the LE 500.

The company will try to win the type certifications and orders for aircraft in development like the AG300, the light business aircraft SF50 and the AC352 helicopter as soon as possible.

A broad technical cooperation will be forged to support researches on new aircraft (e.g. the AG100 trainer, twin-engine turboprop business aircraft and the AC322 helicopter).

AVIC will focus on business aircraft and GA products for national or industrial customers and take an active part in the R&D for economic, secure and public-oriented products like general aircraft below six-ton//9 seats class or helicopters below 3-ton-class.

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[simple Brain]

That's a great news, Pakistan is in extreme needs of such kinda Choppers for the quick disaster relief.

 

[Green Angel]

Congratulations to CHINA........

 

[cirr]

AC311A

 

[ashok321]

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The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has completed the maiden flight of its new twin-engined AC312E helicopter.

Based on the techniques from the civilian helicopter AC312A, as well as both domestic and foreign market demands, AVIC HAIG’s AC312E is a light twin-engine helicopter, AVIC said in a statement on July 27 this year.

It’s high-power, yet fuel efficient engine, and advanced comprehensive avionic system, is optimized for “hot & high” conditions, as well as plains, guaranteeing a higher level of security, dependability, and comfort, as well as lower maintenance and operation costs.

The maximum takeoff weight is 4,250kg, plus 9 passengers or 600kg in cargo, which gives the AC312E significant advantages in its class in delivering ergonomic performance and minimizing operation costs.

It can be modified according to customers’ specific needs and used in various operations, such as medical assistance, general transportation, research and rescue, police operation, passenger transportation, and VIP services.

AVIC will strive for the challenging goal of 10 billion RMB (approximately $1.5 billion) in revenue, at which time it will deliver approximately 20% of new GA products worldwide and 40% in the domestic market, as well as provide 20% of GA operations and services in China.

As for product expansion, AVIC will accelerate the modification and improvement of those aircraft with certificates such as the Y-12 family, the AC helicopter family and the LE 500.

The company will try to win the type certifications and orders for aircraft in development like the AG300, the light business aircraft SF50 and the AC352 helicopter as soon as possible.

 

[samsara]

Avicopter AC313A by AVIC Changhe Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd.

China-made helicopter, AC311A, completes high-altitude trial flight in Qinghai, a critical step in homemade helicopter industry!

Delingha, China's Qinghai Province 2017.04.24: China-made helicopter, AC311A, made a trial flight at high-altitude environment on Monday.

It took off at an altitude of 2,900 m, and reached the maximum height of 4,700 m during the 2-hour test.

It landed at 4,100 m above sea level. The test shows the helicopter performs well in low air pressure or environment with insufficient oxygen. It can be used in civil, military service or anti-terror missions.

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China's homegrown helicopter completes test flight over Qinghai plateau

By Sun Wenyu - People's Daily Online - April 25, 2017

China's domestically made helicopter AC311A completed a test flight in the mountainous Delingha, Qinghai province on April 24. The aircraft withstood conditions of high altitude, low-oxygen air and harsh weather.

"The helicopter's entrance to central and western China, especially the Qinghai plateau, aimed to provide an opportunity for people there to have close contact with the high-performance aircraft," said Xu Wei, vice president of AVIC Changhe Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. The choice to complete a test flight on the plateau was also intended to showcase the helicopter's ability to cope with special climate and geographical conditions, Xu added.

The test flight lasted about two hours, and the helicopter climbed nearly 1,800 meters from an altitude of 2,900 meters. With a highest operating altitude of 4,700 meters, the plane successfully took off from and landed on the 4,100-meter-high Laha Lake tourist area.

The test flight was carried out to further expand the company's market share of police and civil helicopters in central and western China.

 

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Avicopter AC313A by AVIC Changhe Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd.

China-made helicopter, AC311A, completes high-altitude trial flight in Qinghai, a critical step in homemade helicopter industry!

Delingha, China's Qinghai Province 2017.04.24: China-made helicopter, AC311A, made a trial flight at high-altitude environment on Monday.

It took off at an altitude of 2,900 m, and reached the maximum height of 4,700 m during the 2-hour test.

It landed at 4,100 m above sea level. The test shows the helicopter performs well in low air pressure or environment with insufficient oxygen. It can be used in civil, military service or anti-terror missions.

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China's homegrown helicopter completes test flight over Qinghai plateau

By Sun Wenyu - People's Daily Online - April 25, 2017

China's domestically made helicopter AC311A completed a test flight in the mountainous Delingha, Qinghai province on April 24. The aircraft withstood conditions of high altitude, low-oxygen air and harsh weather.

"The helicopter's entrance to central and western China, especially the Qinghai plateau, aimed to provide an opportunity for people there to have close contact with the high-performance aircraft," said Xu Wei, vice president of AVIC Changhe Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. The choice to complete a test flight on the plateau was also intended to showcase the helicopter's ability to cope with special climate and geographical conditions, Xu added.

The test flight lasted about two hours, and the helicopter climbed nearly 1,800 meters from an altitude of 2,900 meters. With a highest operating altitude of 4,700 meters, the plane successfully took off from and landed on the 4,100-meter-high Laha Lake tourist area.

The test flight was carried out to further expand the company's market share of police and civil helicopters in central and western China.

I'm wondering why not use fenestron tail rotor as gazelle?