Aircraft program
Light twin turboshaft utility helicopter. Licence built AS365N using largely locally produced sub-assemblies. Includes Avicopter AC312. Variant Z-19 an adaptation for combat roles.
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See Analytics rates| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hafei Z-9A | 1980 / 1981 | Licensed version of AS365 Dauphin. | |
| Hafei Z-9W | 1987 / 1989 | Upgraded armed variant with modified nose and uprated engines. Includes Z-9WZ armed reconnaissance variant, with reduced cabin doors and redesigned weapon pylons. | |
| Hafei Z-9C | 2008 / 2010 | Naval version, design equivilant to AS565 Panther. | |
| Harbin Z-19 | 2012 / 2010 | Specialised combat variant, includes Z-19E export variant. | |
| Avicopter AC312C | 2013 / | Based on Dauphin helicopters, light utility twin-engine helicopter with updated cabin and fuselage. |
| AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry (Group) Co Ltd | News |
Other aircraft programs: Hafei Z-15 · Harbin Y-12 ·
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