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Two China related items from the Singapore Air Show. from china-defense.blogspot.com
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For long time readers of this blog; the fact that most of China’s helicopters are powered by European / Canada engines should come as no surprise. China To Fit Attack Helo With European EngineBy wendell minnick and pierre tranPublished: 7 February 2010http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4489192&c=FEA&s=CVSSINGAPORE and PARIS – China is outfitting a new attack helicopter with a European engine
By Coatepeque
Z-9WE Light Attack Helicopter from china-defense-mashup.com
originally published at china-defense-mashup.com
China Aviation Industry Corporation-owned Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Co. Ltd. has revealed that the Z-9WE light attack helicopter is available for export. (here)The Z-9WE is a militarized variant of the H425 civilian helicopter platform. The H425 was, in turn, developed as a civilian variant of the Z-9 military utility helicopter. The H425 is powered by a pair of Arriel-II turboshaft
By Coatepeque
Two Z9WA Attack Helicopters delivered to Kenya on January 3, 2010. from china-defense-mashup.com
originally published at china-defense-mashup.com
According to HKB, Hafei beats the deadline and delivered two Z9WA to Kenya on time*. The deal marks the first export success of the Z9WA Attack Helicopter that has been servicing the PLA Army Aviation and the 15th Airborne Corps since 2005.* Thank Huitong for the news. One of the two freshly painted Z9WA ready for Africa15th Airborne Corps’s Z9WA
By Coatepeque
