What's new

Z-8 and Z-18 transport helicopter thread

Z-8L
49eca83dgy1gs2fnmjqwdj21km0voqat.jpg
49eca83dgy1gs2fnn0jhij21km0vo128.jpg
49eca83dgy1gs2fnnlgfwj21km0vo47e.jpg
49eca83dgy1gs2fnllvebj21km0von4t.jpg
49eca83dgy1gs2fnm3lloj21km0vogst.jpg
49eca83dgy1gs2fnl3o2gj21km0vo79s.jpg

Via 八一电视 and @沉默的山羊 from Weibo
 

Noticed the giant yellow fuel tank inside the helo to increase the range of the helo.

Internal fuel tank seems to be very common among bigger helo of PLA helicopter.
 
Can anyone help to identify since I have no access to my images at home … is this a Z-8L under construction or something new?
22F63866-191D-4B6F-A380-58445CAB191E.jpeg
 
Very nice modernized update for the cockpit section, and excellent medium lift option for navies in ASW and other roles.

However, what is the role change vis-a-vis the Harbin Z-20? Which some would argue - is a more efficient and modern design?

50812210.jpg


From my understanding both are different classes … the Z-20 is a 10t helicopter, whereas the Z-18/8L and AC-313A 13.8t helicopter
 
Very nice modernized update for the cockpit section, and excellent medium lift option for navies in ASW and other roles.

However, what is the role change vis-a-vis the Harbin Z-20? Which some would argue - is a more efficient and modern design?

50812210.jpg

AC313 unlike Z-20 has a tail ramp. Also Z-18 has seats for 27 passengers while Z-20 for 11-14. But if needed Z-20 can carry as much as 43 passengers while Z-18 probably even more.
 
Last edited:
vis-a-vis the Harbin Z-20
Bro they are two different platforms!
Z-20: a more compact twin-engine 10 tons helo, while
Z-8/18: a more "obese" (cargo bay design) triple-engine 14 tons helo.

This AC313A a new civilian variant belonging to the Z-8/18 platform, there are other variants some already inducted into army and navy.
 
Last edited:
AC313 unlike Z-20 has a tail ramp. Also Z-18 has seats for 27 passengers while Z-20 for 11-14. But if needed Z-20 can carry as much as 43 passengers while Z-18 probably even more.

OK so Z-18 (AC313) is almost as large as an AW101 it seems.

Wasn't sure about the weight class.
Bro they are two different platforms! The Z-20 is a twin-engine 10 tons helo, while the Z-8/18 is a triple-engine 14 tons helo.

This AC313A a new civilian variant belonging to the Z-8/18 platform, there are other variants some already inducted into army and navy.

Thanks for the explanation. :-)
 
Back
Top Bottom