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To: rightwing2
That looks a bit like a carrier designed for VTOL aircraft - do the Chinese have any VTOL aircraft?
49 posted on 03/05/2002 11:17:14 AM PST by New Zealander
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To: New Zealander;All
"That looks a bit like a carrier designed for VTOL aircraft - do the Chinese have any VTOL aircraft?"

"In its building, unique engineering working were used, allowing to aircraft to take off practically without starting run. Post #14


Chinese Military Aircraft Designations

Z - Zhishengji (VTOL/Helicopter)

Designation Manufacturer Model; Remarks
Z-5 Harbin Mil Mi-4 built in China; known as "Syuan Fen" (Whirlwind)
Z-6 Harbin Turboshaft version of Z-5 (prototype only, not produced)
Z-7
(No information)
Z-8 Changhe Aérospatiale SA321 built in China
Z-9 Harbin Eurocopter AS365N Dauphin built in China; versions include Z-9, Z-9A (AS365N1) and Z-9G
Z-10 - Conflicting references:
- Attack helicopter
- 12-14 seat transport helicopter
Z-11 Changhe Eurocopter AS355 Fennec built in China
Z-? Harbin Chinese-built attack helicopter (based on Z-9)

82 posted on 03/11/2002 6:13:30 PM PST by Orion78
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