Aircraft program
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).
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See Analytics rates| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changhe Z-8D | / 2025 | Shipborne variant. | |
| Avicopter Z-8 | 1985 / 1985 | 2011 | Original variant. |
| Avicopter AC313 | 2008 / 2010 | Baseline variant, also known as Changhe Z-8F-100. | |
| Changhe Z-18 | 2014 / 2014 | Military variant, includes Z-18J (AEW variant) and Z-18F (ASW variant). | |
| Avicopter AC313A | 2022 / 2022 | Upgraded AC313, with redesigned, enlarged fuselage and modernised avionics. |
| Changhe Aircraft Industry Group Co. (CHAIG) | News |
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