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Changhe Aircraft Changhe Z-8 / AC313

Changhe Aircraft · Heavy Lift Helicopter · China · Modern (1992–2009)

Changhe Aircraft Changhe Z-8 / AC313 — Heavy Lift Helicopter
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The Aérospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon is a three-engined heavy transport helicopter produced by aerospace manufacturer Sud Aviation of France. It held the distinction of being the most powerful helicopter to be built in Europe at one point, as well as being the world's fastest helicopter.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Heavy Lift
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
China
Manufacturer
Changhe Aircraft
Operator
China
Primary Role
Heavy Lift Helicopter
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1994
Produced
50
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
3x Turbomeca Turmo IIIC turboshafts (WZ-6)
Thrust / Power
4,200 shp total
Launch
VTOL
Length (ft)
75.6
Wingspan (ft)
62
Empty Weight (lb)
15763
MTOW (lb)
28660
Payload (lb)
8818
Endurance (hr)
3.5
Service Ceiling (ft)
13120
Range (mi)
621
Max Speed (mph)
174
Max Speed (Mach)
0.27
Armament
None ? 39 troops; SAR/heavy utility