So based on their serial numbers LHXXXx07-16/25-29 and these images, there are already at least 10 in service!
And LHXXX is most likely LH953 from the 161st Air Assault Brigade at Xinxiang, CTC
Z-8 and Z-18 transport helicopter - family & versions
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So based on their serial numbers LHXXXx07-16/25-29 and these images, there are already at least 10 in service!
And LHXXX is most likely LH953 from the 161st Air Assault Brigade at Xinxiang, CTC
Hendrik_2000
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Here is even better pic
Hendrik_2000
Lieutenant General
Yup need to increase the Z 18 MTOW of 14 ton to higher number with empty weight of 7 ton. So it can carry max 5-6 ton. Can't even carry Mengshi. Not sure if dimension wise it can do that maybe old Mengshi I with 5Ton empty weight.
Sofar I see it can carry mountain cat ATV or Light weight 155 mm gun