12 April 2020
ASW variant of Z-20 helicopter (photos : Weixin)
Images emerge of possible ASW-capable variant of China’s Z-20 helicopter
Images have emerged on Chinese online forums showing a second naval variant of the Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG) Z-20 medium-lift tactical helicopter that has apparently been undergoing flight trials.
Images emerge of possible ASW-capable variant of China’s Z-20 helicopter
Images have emerged on Chinese online forums showing a second naval variant of the Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG) Z-20 medium-lift tactical helicopter that has apparently been undergoing flight trials.
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The photographs show that the apparent anti-submarine-warfare (ASW)-capable variant, which is being commonly referred to as the Z-20F, is equipped with a radar under its front fuselage that is similar in appearance to the AN/APS 147/153 multimode radar fitted on the Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk helicopter.
The variant is also fitted with small stub-pylons mounted above the front landing gear for external stores, a ‘bubble’ observation side window, and what appears to be a provision for a dipping sonar to be deployed from below the aircraft.
(Jane's)
The photographs show that the apparent anti-submarine-warfare (ASW)-capable variant, which is being commonly referred to as the Z-20F, is equipped with a radar under its front fuselage that is similar in appearance to the AN/APS 147/153 multimode radar fitted on the Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk helicopter.
The variant is also fitted with small stub-pylons mounted above the front landing gear for external stores, a ‘bubble’ observation side window, and what appears to be a provision for a dipping sonar to be deployed from below the aircraft.
(Jane's)
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