Wednesday 21 December 2016

China Commissions its first 7-tonne Helicopter

China Commissions its first 7-tonne Helicopter  China on December 20, 2016, commissioned its first seven-tonne helicopter, to mark a new development in the China’s helicopter industry, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The new Chinese AC352 civil helicopter is a multi-purpose twin-engine helicopter with a 7.5-tonne maximum take-off weight, and is capable of carrying up to 16
passengers. The new Chinese helicopter can be used in fields including offshore transportation, search and rescue, law enforcement, general transport and medical assistance.
Lu Weijian, chief designer of the AC352 said that global resources were pooled in research and production of the helicopter which is expected to be delivered to clients in 2018.
AVIC : 
♦ Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is a Chinese state-owned  aerospace  and  defense company. It is ranked 159th place in the Fortune Global 500 lists.
♦ Founded: November 6, 2008
♦ Headquarters: Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
♦ Chairman and CEO: Lin Zuoming

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