The major difference between the AC-313 and the Z-8L is that the former is equipped with the Canadian Pratt & Whitney PT6B-67A engine, which is not allowed to be used in military products.
Z-8 and Z-18 transport helicopter - family & versions
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AC313A (top) and Z-8L (bottom) from roughly the same angle.
Z-8L looks more utilitarian and boring-ish, while AC-313A bit more style-ish and curvier.
I am pretty sure z8l and z8g are also using pt6b.
No they are not.
From Shilao, a 15 minute clip on China's heavy helicopter development and differences between Z-8L and AC-313A
Big difference seems to be putting 3 engines facing rear (original design was constrained from this due to being narrower)
a new improved 3300 kw main reduction gearbox (was 2950 kw on AC313)
tail rotor also had some adjustment
-> improved flight performance.
Big difference seems to be putting 3 engines facing rear (original design was constrained from this due to being narrower)
a new improved 3300 kw main reduction gearbox (was 2950 kw on AC313)
tail rotor also had some adjustment
-> improved flight performance.
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