Z-20 (all variants) thread

[by78]

A cockpit image of a PAP Z-20.

 

[by78]

A glimpse into Z-20J's cockpit, which appears more advanced (with larger MFDs) than the variants in service with PLAGF and PAP.

 

[Deino]

A PLA Army Aviation Z-20T assault variant seen with (partially psed) LHxxx235 serial numbers. (Image via @齐天的孙猴子 from Weibo)

 

[by78]

Grainy Z-20T sightings.

 

[Deino]

Interesting image of the Z-20T (serial number LH953232) assault version together with a Z-19 assigned to the 161st Brigade.

(Image via @Oneninety from Weibo)

 

[SunlitZelkova]

Is the Z-20T a special forces helicopter, akin to MH-60L DAP, or an armed transport for regular troops, roughly equivalent to those found in Soviet-influenced militaries (Mi-4AV, Mi-8TV, Mi-8AMTSh)?

I know earlier descriptions of it called it a special forces helicopter, but I later saw it simply called an armed transport. Is it possible it being sighted with an attack helicopter from the 161st Brigade might hint at it being deployed with air assault brigades as well as being used by special forces?

And speaking of that, is it known if special ops brigades have an organic aviation unit, or if they rely on helicopters from the Group Army's aviation brigade?

EDIT- To be clear I'm not asking if it is a direct equivalent to those foreign designs, more just curious if it is purely spec ops, or might be used by regular troops as well.