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The '''Harbin Z-20''' or '''Zhi-20''' is a medium lift [[helicopter]] produced in the Northeast of [[China]]. Its first flight was on 23 December 2013.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://english.cri.cn/6909/2013/12/26/3521s805319.htm | title=China Develops New Type of Helicopter: DM | publisher=CRI English | work= | date=26 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=Fei}}</ref> The helicopter has a maximum takeoff weight in the range of 10 tons,<ref name="aviationweek">{{cite web|url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_12_24_2013_p0-650365.xml | title=Chinese Military Utility Helo Makes First Flight | publisher=Aviation Weekly | work= | date=24 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013|author=Bradley Perrett}}</ref> can drop troops at locations of up to {{convert|3,000|ft|m|abbr=on}} altitude, and could operate from the [[Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20131225000012&cid=1101 | title=Z-20: China's first domestic tactical utility helicopter| publisher=Want China Times | work= | date=24 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=Staff Reporter}}</ref> It is thought to be comparable to the US made [[Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk]] helicopter, the civilian [[Sikorsky S-70|Sikorsky S-70C-2]] variant of which has been used by the [[People's Liberation Army]] since 1984.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/833783.shtml#.UrxWD3ntmhF | title=First helicopter flight | publisher=Global Times | work= | date=24 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=Global Times}}</ref> Some sources suggest that the Z-20 is a copy of the Black Hawk<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.scmp.com/news/china-insider/article/1389653/chinas-new-black-hawk-helicopter-takes-maiden-flight | title=China’s new ‘Black Hawk’ helicopter takes maiden flight | publisher=SCMP | work= | date=24 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=Chris Luo}}</ref> and link the design to the Black Hawk that was abandoned by US special forces in [[Pakistan]] during the [[Death of Osama bin Laden|operation to kill]] [[Osama bin Laden]] on 1 May 2011.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.businessinsider.com/china-helicopter-may-be-copy-from-bin-laden-2013-9 | title=Mysterious Chinese Helicopter Emerges That Resembles The One Used In Bin Laden Raid | publisher=Business Insider | work= | date=3 September 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=David Cenciotti}}</ref> The sources say that Pakistan allowed Chinese officials to examine the Black Hawk wreckage.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://thediplomat.com/2013/12/did-china-just-clone-a-black-hawk-helicopter/ | title=Did China Just Clone a Black Hawk Helicopter | publisher=The Diplomat | work= | date=26 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=Zachary Keck}}</ref> However, [[Aviation Week]] also points out that although some aspects of the design do appear similar, such as the tail wheel arrangement, there are also marked differences. For example, the Chinese Z-20 has a five blade rotor compared with the Black Hawks' four blades.<ref name="aviationweek" /> According to the general designer Mr. Deng Jing-Hui (邓景辉), the flight control system of Z-20 utilizes flight-by-wire system.<ref>[http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/jssd/2017-10-05/doc-ifymrcmm8410536.shtml Z-20 flight control system]</ref>
The '''Harbin Z-20''' or '''Zhi-20''' is a medium lift [[helicopter]] produced in the Northeast of [[China]]. Its first flight was on 23 December 2013.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://english.cri.cn/6909/2013/12/26/3521s805319.htm | title=China Develops New Type of Helicopter: DM | publisher=CRI English | work= | date=26 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=Fei}}</ref> The helicopter has a maximum takeoff weight in the range of 10 tons,<ref name="aviationweek">{{cite web|url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_12_24_2013_p0-650365.xml | title=Chinese Military Utility Helo Makes First Flight | publisher=Aviation Weekly | work= | date=24 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013|author=Bradley Perrett}}</ref> can drop troops at locations of up to {{convert|3,000|ft|m|abbr=on}} altitude, and could operate from the [[Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20131225000012&cid=1101 | title=Z-20: China's first domestic tactical utility helicopter | publisher=Want China Times | work= | date=24 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 | author=Staff Reporter | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227053243/http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20131225000012&cid=1101 | archivedate=27 December 2013 | df= }}</ref> It is thought to be comparable to the US made [[Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk]] helicopter, the civilian [[Sikorsky S-70|Sikorsky S-70C-2]] variant of which has been used by the [[People's Liberation Army]] since 1984.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/833783.shtml#.UrxWD3ntmhF | title=First helicopter flight | publisher=Global Times | work= | date=24 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=Global Times}}</ref> Some sources suggest that the Z-20 is a copy of the Black Hawk<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.scmp.com/news/china-insider/article/1389653/chinas-new-black-hawk-helicopter-takes-maiden-flight | title=China’s new ‘Black Hawk’ helicopter takes maiden flight | publisher=SCMP | work= | date=24 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=Chris Luo}}</ref> and link the design to the Black Hawk that was abandoned by US special forces in [[Pakistan]] during the [[Death of Osama bin Laden|operation to kill]] [[Osama bin Laden]] on 1 May 2011.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.businessinsider.com/china-helicopter-may-be-copy-from-bin-laden-2013-9 | title=Mysterious Chinese Helicopter Emerges That Resembles The One Used In Bin Laden Raid | publisher=Business Insider | work= | date=3 September 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=David Cenciotti}}</ref> The sources say that Pakistan allowed Chinese officials to examine the Black Hawk wreckage.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://thediplomat.com/2013/12/did-china-just-clone-a-black-hawk-helicopter/ | title=Did China Just Clone a Black Hawk Helicopter | publisher=The Diplomat | work= | date=26 December 2013 | accessdate=27 December 2013 |author=Zachary Keck}}</ref> However, [[Aviation Week]] also points out that although some aspects of the design do appear similar, such as the tail wheel arrangement, there are also marked differences. For example, the Chinese Z-20 has a five blade rotor compared with the Black Hawks' four blades.<ref name="aviationweek" /> According to the general designer Mr. Deng Jing-Hui (邓景辉), the flight control system of Z-20 utilizes flight-by-wire system.<ref>[http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/jssd/2017-10-05/doc-ifymrcmm8410536.shtml Z-20 flight control system]</ref>


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Revision as of 02:22, 30 October 2017

Harbin Z-20
Role Medium lift helicopter
National origin China
Manufacturer Avicopter
First flight 23 December 2013
Status Flight testing
Primary user People's Liberation Army

The Harbin Z-20 or Zhi-20 is a medium lift helicopter produced in the Northeast of China. Its first flight was on 23 December 2013.[1] The helicopter has a maximum takeoff weight in the range of 10 tons,[2] can drop troops at locations of up to 3,000 ft (910 m) altitude, and could operate from the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning.[3] It is thought to be comparable to the US made Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, the civilian Sikorsky S-70C-2 variant of which has been used by the People's Liberation Army since 1984.[4] Some sources suggest that the Z-20 is a copy of the Black Hawk[5] and link the design to the Black Hawk that was abandoned by US special forces in Pakistan during the operation to kill Osama bin Laden on 1 May 2011.[6] The sources say that Pakistan allowed Chinese officials to examine the Black Hawk wreckage.[7] However, Aviation Week also points out that although some aspects of the design do appear similar, such as the tail wheel arrangement, there are also marked differences. For example, the Chinese Z-20 has a five blade rotor compared with the Black Hawks' four blades.[2] According to the general designer Mr. Deng Jing-Hui (邓景辉), the flight control system of Z-20 utilizes flight-by-wire system.[8]

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References

  1. ^ Fei (26 December 2013). "China Develops New Type of Helicopter: DM". CRI English. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  2. ^ a b Bradley Perrett (24 December 2013). "Chinese Military Utility Helo Makes First Flight". Aviation Weekly. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  3. ^ Staff Reporter (24 December 2013). "Z-20: China's first domestic tactical utility helicopter". Want China Times. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Global Times (24 December 2013). "First helicopter flight". Global Times. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  5. ^ Chris Luo (24 December 2013). "China's new 'Black Hawk' helicopter takes maiden flight". SCMP. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  6. ^ David Cenciotti (3 September 2013). "Mysterious Chinese Helicopter Emerges That Resembles The One Used In Bin Laden Raid". Business Insider. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  7. ^ Zachary Keck (26 December 2013). "Did China Just Clone a Black Hawk Helicopter". The Diplomat. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  8. ^ Z-20 flight control system
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