Z-8 helicopter is of multi-mission, which can be used for transportation, cruising, EMS, and the like .The max take-off weight is 13 ton metric level. With the side-mounted floats, the helicopter can land and take-off on water. In recent years, Z-8 helicopter have been modified gradually by the enterprise. In August 2004, Z-8F helicopter successfully made its first flight. It could adapt to the varied complex climate conditions, such as, the high temperature and high altitude; what’s more, the reliability, the affordability, the comfort and the airworthiness have been improved tremendously.

Z-8 helicopter can be used for extensive applications. It is the ideal civil aviation aircraft due to its spacious and comfortable cabin design; it could be used to serve the all around sectors of national economy with the mission equipment installed, such as, geological survey, aerial mapping, construction, forest fire protection, and power line erection etc. Furthermore, in the plateau area, it can be used for those missions, including frontier patrol, transportation, communication, liaison, commanding, as well as the emergency medical service.

Feature

Z-8 helicopter is powered by three engines, with main rotor system as well as tail rotor. It has large power reserve at condition of sea level ISA. The fuselage is of watertight semi-monocoque structure with boat-hull inside its bottom. The helicopter can take off, land and float on water in an emergency with the installed amphibious nosewheel undercarriage and the floats attached to small stub-wing.

Z-8 helicopter, equipped with dual control system and complete flight instrument with autopilot, can be piloted by 2~3 aircrew. The cabin, equipped with ventilating, heating, soundproof and vibration proof systems, is spacious and comfortable.