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AC313

AC313

Civil Helicopters
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Basic Information
Name
AC313
Designation
AC313
Alternate Designation
AC-313, Changhe Z-8F-100
Equipment Type
Civil Helicopters
Manufacturer
AVICOPTER, Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation CAIC
Date of Introduction
2013
Description

The Avicopter AC313, also known as Changhe Z-8F-100, is a civilian derivative of the Z-8/Super Frelon military heavyweight transport helicopter designed to carry up to 27 passengers over ranges of 900 kilometers. It is powered by three Pratt & Whitney PT6B-67A turboshaft engines allowing a top speed of 336 kph and a ceiling of 4,500 meters. The airframe and rotor blades feature a 50 percent of composite materials and titanium (main rotor). Besides, the cockpit features electronic flight control systems. The AC313 can carry a 4-ton payload internally or five additional tons externally using a sling. The heavyweight AC313 helicopter conducted its maiden flight on March 18, 2010 and entered revenue service on December 5, 2013. The AC313 is intended to serve both Chinese and foreign operators with 32 aircraft already ordered as of January 2015.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 336.0 km/h
Range 900.0 km
Service Ceiling 4500 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Civil Helicopters
Status Active
Also Known As AC-313, Changhe Z-8F-100
Origin China
Contractors AVICOPTER, Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation CAIC
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) December 5, 2013
First Flight March 18, 2010
Total Production 32
Specifications (Deagel)
Main Rotor Blades 6
Number of Engines 3
Passengers 27
Tail Rotor Blades 5
Dimensions — Cabin Height 1.8 meter
Mass — Cargo Hook Capacity 5,000 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 13,800 kilogram
Mass — Payload 4,000 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 4,500 meter
Performance — Max Range 900 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 336 kph
Volume — Cabin Volume 23.5 metric ton
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Turboshaft Engines: PT6B-67A (3)
Variants
Variant 1 SA 321 Super Frelon
Variant 2 AC313
Variant 3 Z-18F
Variant 4 Z-18A
Variant 5 Z-18J
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003096

Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
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Height
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Weight
13800 kg
Operators (1)
China
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