Thursday, August 27, 2020

China unveils Z-8L first indigenous 15 ton-class transport helicopter

 World Defence Newsby Alain HENRY de FRAHAN / 

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The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has unveiled its latest type of transport helicopter, the Z-8L, the first in the 15 ton-class in China, Liu Xuanzun reports on Global Times. The new helicopter is capable of transporting an all-terrain assault vehicle and other heavy equipment. It is expected to enter service with aerial assault troops and to play a major role in multiple scenarios including amphibious assault missions.
A Z-8L helicopter of the Chinese People's Liberation Army prepares to transport an all-terrain assault vehicle (Picture source: Screenshot from China Central Television via Global Times)

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