Z-20J helicopter, a shipborne model of the helicopter series, made its debut in Zhuhai City on Friday for the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Zhuhai Airshow.
Three Z-20J helicopters alongside five Z-8C transport helicopters arrived together, and will give air assault operation displays for the airshow, which is scheduled for Nov 12 to 17.
"The Z-20J and Z-8C are both main shipborne helicopters currently in service in the navy. This marks the first public appearance of the Z-20J. It can carry gun pods, rockets, and air-to-ground missiles, providing robust fire support for land operations and performing a variety of missions, including air transport, fire support, and search and rescue. Its unique feature is an optimized landing system designed to handle complex takeoff and landing conditions, such as ship rocking and swaying. Its landing gear is longer, wider, and offers greater shock absorption than traditional Z-20 models. The Z-8C is primarily equipped on amphibious assault ships and other large surface vessels. It is mainly a transport helicopter capable of executing air transport, land assault, and vertical descent missions, as well as emergency search and rescue operations," said Chinese Navy's military expert Li Jian.
Z-20J helicopter model debuts at Zhuhai Airshow
