While I understand that in general the Epoch Times is not a reliable source of information on the Chinese military, I am curious about its passing statement in the article that a Y-8 gunship (AC-130 equivalent) exists. Anyone have more info on the validity of this claim?
China's transport, tanker & heavy lift aircraft
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While I understand that in general the Epoch Times is not a reliable source of information on the Chinese military, I am curious about its passing statement in the article that a Y-8 gunship (AC-130 equivalent) exists. Anyone have more info on the validity of this claim?
It is invalid.
broadsword
Brigadier
I think it is safe to say the Epoch Times won't be the first to know if a Y-8 gunship exists. The rumor would have surfaced already in netizen sites and blogs.
Aw... man! Got me excited for a while... I really thought that China had come up with a Y-8 gunship.
Blackstone
Brigadier
Politics aside, I expect this tussle over the East China Sea gives the PLA a useful case to test out new toys.
Black Shark
Junior Member
Russian-Chinese heavy helicopter will have take-off weight of 38 tons - Rogozin
Russia and China have reached an agreement in principle on a joint project to create a heavy transport helicopter, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin.
"For heavy helicopters moving normally. Treaty to the helicopter on 38 tons," - said to "Interfax-AVN" Rogozin.
According to him, it was decided that "Russia's contribution to the project will be material, our technical capabilities."
Previously CEO of the holding company "Helicopters of Russia" Alexander Mikheyev said "Interfax-AVN" that technical configuration of the Russian-Chinese heavy helicopter will be determined before the end of the year.
"Hopefully, this year we define the technical configuration of the helicopter and the status of the project," - said A.Miheev.
According to him, the Russian-Chinese heavy helicopter is planned to create on the basis of the technological platform of the heaviest in the world of the Mi-26, produced by "Rostvertol" (part of the holding company "Helicopters of Russia").
He noted that the new car will not be analogue or further development of Russian heavy Mi-26 helicopter. "This helicopter will be developed specifically for the Chinese market, to perform the missions that are formulated by various ministries and agencies in China. Primarily the Ministry of Emergency Situations," - said A.Miheev.
14.10.2014
Rights in this material belong to the Interfax-AVN .
Russia and China have reached an agreement in principle on a joint project to create a heavy transport helicopter, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin.
"For heavy helicopters moving normally. Treaty to the helicopter on 38 tons," - said to "Interfax-AVN" Rogozin.
According to him, it was decided that "Russia's contribution to the project will be material, our technical capabilities."
Previously CEO of the holding company "Helicopters of Russia" Alexander Mikheyev said "Interfax-AVN" that technical configuration of the Russian-Chinese heavy helicopter will be determined before the end of the year.
"Hopefully, this year we define the technical configuration of the helicopter and the status of the project," - said A.Miheev.
According to him, the Russian-Chinese heavy helicopter is planned to create on the basis of the technological platform of the heaviest in the world of the Mi-26, produced by "Rostvertol" (part of the holding company "Helicopters of Russia").
He noted that the new car will not be analogue or further development of Russian heavy Mi-26 helicopter. "This helicopter will be developed specifically for the Chinese market, to perform the missions that are formulated by various ministries and agencies in China. Primarily the Ministry of Emergency Situations," - said A.Miheev.
14.10.2014
Rights in this material belong to the Interfax-AVN .
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
Well the CH-53 variants are very powerful helicopters they can lift 155mm howitzers with the crew and ammunition over a good distance
If China wants to shift heavy artillery like a 155mm howitzer by air they will have to build a more powerful helo to do it
So I think there is certainly scope and a requirement for such a helo
Even better would be if such a helicopter could also fit into the Y-20 Transport
China's future air mobility needs to be planed carefully with future missions in mind
If China wants to shift heavy artillery like a 155mm howitzer by air they will have to build a more powerful helo to do it
So I think there is certainly scope and a requirement for such a helo
Even better would be if such a helicopter could also fit into the Y-20 Transport
China's future air mobility needs to be planed carefully with future missions in mind