Z-8 and Z-18 transport helicopter - family & versions

Z-8Ls at a disaster relief exercise.

Parachuting out of a Z-8G.

Z-18F

Some screen captures of Z-8L, showing fast-roping, ingress, egress, as well as a glimpse of the interior.

Finally, some decent shots of Z-8G's interior.

by78 said:

Some screen captures of Z-8L, showing fast-roping, ingress, egress, as well as a glimpse of the interior.

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Any news about the naval variant Z-8LJ?

Deino said:

Any news about the naval variant Z-8LJ?

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None that I have heard lately.

A training simulator for the AC313 air ambulance and rescue variant being installed.

Placard text for Z-8L on display at this year's Helicopter Expo. The only thing of note is the confirmation that composite materials are extensively used in order to reduce its empty weight.

Z-8L是我国自主研制的大型高原运输直升机，采用带防除冰的复合材料球柔性旋翼系统，全权限数字化电子调节控制涡轴发动机，大面积复合材料结构，综合化航电系统，国产辅助动力装置（APU）等，针对高原使用需求，优化了机上各系统，降低空机重量。在Z-8G的基础上，机身进行了加宽，具备全地形突击车搭载...

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Z-8L at helicopter show.