Wednesday, August 27, 2014

New Chinese Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Helicopter

Changhe Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) has developed Chinese Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Helicopter for People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Helicopter is based on Z-18 transport helicopter which was designed to replace production line of old Z-8/French SA-321 Super Frelon. 
 
Changhe Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Helicopter

Chinese Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Helicopter is equipped with arge surface search radar under its nose for 360 degree coverage. It also carries FLIR/TV turret was relocated to the starboard side. Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Helicopter will also carry sonobuoys and 324mm torpedos. Z-18 transport helicopter is military version of AC313 design which featured new redesigned lower fuselage and improved engines.
 

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