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AVIC II's newest aim: a 10t helicopter

This is going to be the result of an important cooperation

China Aviation Industry Corp II (AVIC II) intends to build with help from a Western manufacturer a 10,000kg (22,000lb) utility helicopter. The company is going to add it to its fleet made of the 2,000kg Z-11, 4,000kg Z-9, 5,500kg Z-10 and 13,000kg Z-8. The only question that rises is whether to manufacture it at Harbin Aircraft Industry or Changhe Aircraft Industries both being its subsidiaries. The...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 53154
Rome, Italy, 10/01/2003 18:29
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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