China unveils Z-8L first indigenous 15 ton-class transport helicopter

 World Defence Newsby Alain HENRY de FRAHAN / 

//keep unread//hide

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has unveiled its latest type of transport helicopter, the Z-8L, the first in the 15 ton-class in China, Liu Xuanzun reports on Global Times. The new helicopter is capable of transporting an all-terrain assault vehicle and other heavy equipment. It is expected to enter service with aerial assault troops and to play a major role in multiple scenarios including amphibious assault missions.
A Z-8L helicopter of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army prepares to transport an all-terrain assault vehicle (Picture source: Screenshot from China Central Television via Global Times)

from JC’s Naval, Maritime and Military News https://ift.tt/31xIdXY
via IFTTT


Discover more from JCs Royal New Zealand Navy Ships and New Zealand Defence, Also other World Defence Updates

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Discover more from JCs Royal New Zealand Navy Ships and New Zealand Defence, Also other World Defence Updates

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading