Z-8 and Z-18 transport helicopter thread

[bahadur999]

From what I understand, the basis of these new variants is the civil AC313, which in modified variants entered service within the Naval Aviation at first as a transport (Z-18), then AEW (Z-18J) and ASW (Z-18F). In parallel they were introduced in the PAP - not sure as Z-8AWJ or even AC313; I must admit, I don't know - and further developed into the Army Aviation variants. This was at first called Z-18A but later identified as the Z-18G ... and evolved into the wide cabin variant Z-8L.

Why these still are called Z-8 even if they are now even one step more away from the original Z-8 than the Z-18 (VIP) I don't know.

Thanks! So does the Z-8 have J and F versions as well?

 

[lcloo]

Thanks! So does the Z-8 have J and F versions as well?

Z8J #9537, factory production serial #Z8J-004. China Navy Aviation. Don't know about "F" variant.

 

[Deino]

Z8J #9537, factory production serial #Z8J-004. China Navy Aviation. Don't know about "F" variant.
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However the Z-8F is a transport version, whereas the Z-18F is for ASW.

 

[bahadur999]

However the Z-8F is a transport version, whereas the Z-18F is for ASW.

So what is Z-8A and Z-8C then? older transportation versions of F?

 

[Deino]

So what is Z-8A and Z-8C then? older transportation versions of F?

A and B are Army Aviation versions, the C is quite new but a naval variant

 

[LKJ86]

 

[bahadur999]

A and B are Army Aviation versions, the C is quite new but a naval variant

So let me get this straight:
A/B = PLAGF
F = PLAAF
J = PLANAF
but all are transportation variants, right?

 

[lcloo]

So let me get this straight:
A/B = PLAGF
F = PLAAF
J = PLANAF
but all are transportation variants, right?

I suggest you visit this web site, it is informative, good coverage and credible on identifying flying objects in China.
http://chinese-military-aviation.blogspot.com/p/whats-new.html

 

[LKJ86]

 

[LKJ86]

 

[bahadur999]

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I am confused. Is that the 75th Aviation Brigade? I thought they are called the 121st.

 

[Deino]

I am confused. Is that the 75th Aviation Brigade? I thought they are called the 121st.

Yes, 75th Group Army but 121st Helicopter Assault Brigade (空中突击第121旅)

 

[LKJ86]

 

[LKJ86]

 

[Deino]