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China certifies homegrown medium-sized helicopter model (4)

(Xinhua) 09:14, July 27, 2022
China certifies homegrown medium-sized helicopter model
Cellphone photo taken on July 26, 2022 shows a Z15 (AC352) helicopter in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on Tuesday granted certification to the Z15 helicopter, the country's first homegrown, medium-sized helicopter model, for civil use.

Z15, also known as AC352, was developed by AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Co., Ltd. under a cooperation program between AVIC and Airbus Helicopters. It can carry up to 16 passengers with a 7.5-tonne maximum take-off weight and a maximum range of 850 km. (Xinhua/Zhu Yue)

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