Z-8 (Zhishengji-8) Chinese Multi-Role Helicopter

Z-8

Utility Helicopter

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Basic Information

Name

Z-8 (Zhishengji-8) Chinese Multi-Role Helicopter

Designation

Z-8

Alternate Designation

Z-8; Zhishengji-8

Equipment Type

Utility Helicopter

Manufacturer

Sud Aviation Aérospatiale

Date of Introduction

1976

Description

The Changhe Z-8 (Zhishengji-8) is a triple-engine, multi-role helicopter designed and manufactured by the Changhe Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) of China. It is derived from SA 321 Super Frelon Helicopter built by Aerospatiale. The Z-8 is designed to execute both civil and military missions. The civil operations capable of being performed by the aircraft include geological survey, aerial mapping, construction, forest fire protection, power line erection, and communication. The military uses of the Z-8 include liaison, search and rescue, fire fighting, frontier patrol, troop transport, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and emergency medical service (EMS).

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 3

Engine Turboshaft (1570 hp)

Max Speed 275.0 km/h

Range 1020.0 km

Endurance 4.00 hrs

Variants

Z-8A The Z-8A is a military version of the original model Z-8 and is used for transportation.

Z-8F The Z-8F is an advance utility variant. The variant is used for search and rescue, general utility and logistics support missions. The Z-8F is installed with three Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67B turboshaft engines.

Z-8K/KA The Z-8K is an enhanced version of Z-8F, built primarily to execute search and rescue missions. This variant is also fitted with forward looking infra-red (FLIR) sensors and a search light underneath the cockpit.

Z-8JA The Z-8JA is a ship-borne variant of Z-8. It is able to land on water. Z-8JA and Z-8JH are currently in service with PLANAF, executing transport and medical evacuation operations respectively.

System

Alternative Designation Z-8; Zhishengji-8

Capabilities Anti-Submarine Warfare; Anti-ship; Commercial Market; Search and Rescue; Reconnaissance; Special Forces

Type Chinese Multi-Role Helicopter

Manufacturer Sud Aviation Aérospatiale

In Service 1976-Present

Crew 3 ea

Passenger Capacity It can accommodate 27 fully armed troops or 15 medical stretchers.

Blades, Main Rotor 6

Blades, Tail Rotor 5 ea

Number of Engines 3 ea

Day/Night Capable Yes

All Weather Capable Yes

Hoist and Winch See the Z-8S Search and Rescue variant.

Number of Hard Points 2 ea

Dimensions

Fuselage Length 20.27 m

Fuselage Width (with pontoon) 5.2 m

Width of Cargo bay (at the floor) 1.90 m

Height of Cargo Bay 1.83 m

Weight,Empty 6,865 kg

Weight, MTOW 13,000 kg

Main Rotor Diameter 18.9 m

Tail Rotor Diameter 4.0 m

Whole Cabin Volume 28.9 m3

Main Rotor Disc 280.48 m2

Tail Rotor Disc 12.57 m2

Maximum Payload Capacity 4,000 kg

Maximum Payload Capacity with Sling Loads 5,000 kg

Automotive

Engine Name 3 x Turbomeca Turmu IIIC Turboshaft Engines

Number of Engines 3 ea

Engine Type Turboshaft

Engine Power 1,570 hr each engine

Maximum Range 1,020 km

Speed, Maximum 275 km/h

Ceiling 3,150 m

Rate of Climb 401 meters per min

Vertical Climb Rate 6.66 m/s

Main Rotor Blade Six-Bladed

Tail Rotor Blade Five-Bladed

Fuel Capacity 3,900 liters

Fuel Capacity, Internal Aux 1,900 liters

Endurance 4 hours

Landing Gear non-retractable tricycle type landing gear comprising two wheels and low air pressure shock absorbers.

Communications

Radio INA

Wing Mounted Weapons

Note The helicopter can accommodate rockets and gun pods on the external pylons for anti-piracy missions.

Missile System #1

Name YJ-8/C-802 (NATO: CSS-N-4 Sardine)

Type Anti-Ship & Air-to-Surface Missiles

Manufactuer China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation

In Service 1980s-Present

Length 5.81 m

Width INA

Weight 815 kg

Warhead Type High-explosive fragmentation

Warhead Weight 165 kg

Engine Rocket

Propellant Solid Rocket

Operational Range 42 km

Flight Altitude 5-7 m

Speed Mach 0.9

Guidance System Inertial navigation/active radar homing terminal guidance

Basic Load 2 ea

Missile System #2

Name YJ-83 (CSS-N-8 Saccade)

Type Subsonic anti-ship cruise missile

Manufacturer China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation

In Service 1998-Present

Length INA

Diameter INA

Warhead Type High-explosive fragmentation

Warhead Weight 190 kg

Operational Range 180 km

Speed Mach 0.9

Guidance System Inertial navigation/active radar homing terminal guidance

Basic Load 2 ea

Torpedo

Name A244S Torpedo

Type Fire and Forget Torpedo

Length 2.75 m

Diameter 324 mm

Muzzle Velocity INA

Effective Firing Range 13.5 km

Maximum Firing Range 6 km for Mod. 1, 13.5 km for Mod. 3

Filling high explosive STANAG 4439 and MURAT-2 compliant

Detonation Mechanism Various

Note The Torpedo can be launched from surface vessels or from aircraft, and locates the target by means of an acoustic seeker.

Fire Control System (FCS)

Fire Control System Type INA

Fire Control Radar Bar-shape Array

Digital or Analog Cockpit INA

Direct Fire Control INA

Laser Designator INA

Sensor Suite(s) Available Yes

Position Location System Yes

ASW Radar Yes

Dipping Sonar Yes, HS-12 dipping sonar

FLIR Yes

Searchlight Yes

Sonobuoys Available

Note The Helicopter can carry anti-submarine and Anti-ship torpedoes externally

Protection

Fuselage INA

Cockpit Glass Ballistic

Stealth Properties No

Add on Armor INA

NBC Protection Yes

EW INA

EW Counter Measures/CCM INA

Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares) Yes

Image Sources

Notes http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2018-11/09/content_9339542_3.htm; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Z8J_Chinese_Navy_%2816205312327%29.jpg; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PLAAF_Z-8KH.jpg;

Details

Country of Origin China

Category Rotary Wing Aircraft

Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

20.27 m

Width

18.9 m

Height

—

Weight

13000 kg

Operators (1)

China

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