I have noticed that PLA uses only small number of helicopters compared to PLA size… I mean US Army’s AH-64 fleet is larger then entire PLA helicopter fleet…
PLA helicopter fleet is more comparable to USMC helicopter fleet but compared to USMC fleet PLAN really lacks heavy lift helicopters comparable to CH-53E…
Most capable PLA helicopters are Mi-17 version and those are supplemented only whit light helicopter types?
Also PLA lacks dedicated attack helicopter and recon helicopters comparable to OH-58D.
Now I understand that PLA will acquire new indigenous attack helicopter (WZ-10) and new medium utility helicopter but that still leaves them whiteout any helicopter comparable to CH-53E or CH-47…
Now since Korean War helicopters are one of most important assets in modern warfare and they represent irreplaceable asset in any potential war scenario.
My question is what do you think? Did PLA totally neglected lessons from Korean, Vietnam and recent wars or do you know any examples of Chinese helicopter tactics?
Also I’m interested what would be best solution for future PLA heavy lift helicopter and how do you think that PLA helicopter fleet should improve?
PLA helicopter fleet is more comparable to USMC helicopter fleet but compared to USMC fleet PLAN really lacks heavy lift helicopters comparable to CH-53E…
Most capable PLA helicopters are Mi-17 version and those are supplemented only whit light helicopter types?
Also PLA lacks dedicated attack helicopter and recon helicopters comparable to OH-58D.
Now I understand that PLA will acquire new indigenous attack helicopter (WZ-10) and new medium utility helicopter but that still leaves them whiteout any helicopter comparable to CH-53E or CH-47…
Now since Korean War helicopters are one of most important assets in modern warfare and they represent irreplaceable asset in any potential war scenario.
My question is what do you think? Did PLA totally neglected lessons from Korean, Vietnam and recent wars or do you know any examples of Chinese helicopter tactics?
Also I’m interested what would be best solution for future PLA heavy lift helicopter and how do you think that PLA helicopter fleet should improve?