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Avicopter AC313

Lift typeRotary wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurboshaft
ApplicationAmphibious, Cargo, Military Transport, Search & Rescue, Surveillance, Utility
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Multimission helicopter with three turboshaft engines. Based on AS321 Super Frelon; original development was Changhe Z-8. Includes military variant Z-18 (developed to replace the Z-8).

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Avicopter Z-8 1985 / 1985 2011 Original variant.
Avicopter AC313 2008 / 2010 Baseline variant, also known as Changhe Z-8F-100.
Avicopter Z-18 2014 / 2014 Military variant.
Avicopter AC313A 2022 / 2022 Upgraded AC313, with redesigned, enlarged fuselage and modernised avionics.

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