correction WZ16/Ardiden3C was ground tested in November 2013 according to Trubomeca.
Therefor, I guess the maiden flight of Z15 should be some time 2016, possibly first half.
Chinese Aviation Industry
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Therefor, I guess the maiden flight of Z15 should be some time 2016, possibly first half.
By Yuan Can () 16:29, February 26, 2016
File photo.
China's own domestically built aircraft, Y-12F, has received certification of airworthiness from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), according to a report by Xinhua News Agency.
The Y-12F, a new turboprop-powered utility regional aircraft, is the third type of aircraft manufactured by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to obtain FAA certification, following the Y-12IV and Y-12E. The aircraft is the only one among 23 eight-ton aircraft in the commuter category that has earned the certification and will be put into the market.
An aviation insider said this achievement proves that this type of aircraft has met the latest airworthiness standards, and that it is a breakthrough for the domestic civilian aircraft manufacturing industry. This accomplishment will also help to enhance the international influence and competitiveness of domestically built civilian aircraft.
According to a staff member of AVIC, the Y-12, a high-wing twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft built by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group, is China's first domestically produced civilian aircraft that has obtained airworthiness certification from developed countries like the U.S., the U.K. and Russia.
Y-12F, the latest version of the Y-12, is a turboprop-powered utility regional aircraft that makes full use of mature aviation technology and is manufactured in accordance with CCAR 23-R 3 airworthiness standards by China Civil Aviation and Federal Aviation Regulations Part 23 by the FAA.
Y-12F aircraft can be used in various industries including passenger and cargo transportation, maritime monitoring, aerial delivery, aerial shooting, geological exploration, medical rescue and artificial precipitation.
The maximum take-off weight of this aircraft is 8.4 tons, and its largest payload is three tons. It has an economic cruising speed of 400 kilometers per hour, a longest cruising range of 2,255 kilometers, and a maximum ceiling of 7,000 meters. It can carry 19 passengers and three standard LD3 containers.
The aircraft is superior to other similar types of aircraft for its larger cabin volume, heavier payload capability, higher speed, longer cruising range and plateau capability.
Over 200 units of Y-12 aircraft have been delivered to and operated in nearly 30 countries and regions worldwide. It is expected that domestic and overseas demand for Y-12F aircraft will exceed 100 units.
"aerial shooting" is a mistranslation for aerial photogrametry?
Blackstone
Brigadier
Congrats to AVIC on a great accomplishment. However, the Y-12F uses Pratt and Whitney PT6 engines, so is it completely domestically manufactured? Nevertheless, it's an impressive accomplishment, even with foreign engines.
Are those imported landing gears or made domestically ?AG600's landing gear assembly...
(1536 x 865)
AG600's landing gear assembly...
(1536 x 865)
Does anyone know how many of these flying boats China wants to build and what they will be used for ?
I guess they will find use in the Coast Guard in a combination MPA / SAR role and a firefighter version might even find some exports.
I'm just curious if there really is a big enough market for this kind of aircraft.
AG600's landing gear assembly...
(1536 x 865)
The landing gear looks great. Will the AG-600 be ready for test flight this year?
