PLAN Naval Helicopter & ASW Capability II

lcloo

lcloo

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gelgoog said:
I think they need a better ASW helicopter for the older ships. Sice the helipad size is a done deal they should just develop a coaxial helicopter.
This way you could have a larger useable airframe with more powerful engines and payload.
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Yes, their frigates will still need light helicopters unless they are able to extend the length of the helipad in the MLU of type 054A.

A note on Z9ME, these are for exports.
 
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test1979

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gelgoog said:
I think they need a better ASW helicopter for the older ships. Sice the helipad size is a done deal they should just develop a coaxial helicopter.
This way you could have a larger useable airframe with more powerful engines and payload.
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Considering that France upgraded the h-160 of the same size from the 4-ton class of the z-9 to the 6-ton class by using a 953kw engine, China, which has an 1100kw engine, can do the same. Of course, this depends on whether the navy is willing.
 
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