2018年12月20日 · The certified Mi-171 helicopter with the VK-2500-03 engines was first presented at China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held in Zhuhai.The VK-2500-03 engine designed and supplied by JSC“UEC-Klimov” is very powerful (compared to the TV3-117VM engine, series 02) in any flight mode and at any altitude due to heat-resistant ...

2018年12月20日 · Please explain to all of us why you think ordering some very cheap Mi-171 translates into China being not satisfied with the Z-20. Chinese reports have mentioned the PLA is very satisfied with the Z-20; just look at the Z-20 thread if you do not believe me.

2018年12月20日 · Maybe a geopolitical signal than anything else. China is in dispute over Ladakh. Mi171 is a high altitude helicopter.

2006年4月11日 · Mi-171 helicopters are operated successfully across China, in particular in places with challenging topographies and harsh climates. They are used in a variety of cargo transport operations – delivering medicines, humanitarian aid, construction materials, as well as in search and rescue and emergency response operations.

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2018年12月20日 · The most noteworthy should be a special Mi-171 improved model. In the comments section, it is believed that this should be: Weibo claims that，this can be said to be the only type of heavy armed helicopter in China at present. Supplement: Another is battlefield command model

2018年12月20日 · The Army Aviation Corps showcased the main models of helicopters they are currently using. The "Mi-171 Armed Helicopter" does not seem to be a weapon testing platform, but unfortunately, our information is very limited, and only a small amount can be learned from those military enthusiasts who pretend to be mysterious.

2018年12月20日 · Two Mi-171 transport helicopters (LH992716, LH992758) of PLA 72nd Group Army flying with a Z-10 attack helicopter over an island. Two others (LH992760 and LH992707) flying near the coast. Reactions: pipaster , davidau , Imran and 4 others

2006年7月5日 · Up until 2010, most of China's helicopter production was Z-9 series. With Z-8 and Z-20 finally mass produced, I expect the future LH fleet mix to be far more oriented around medium and heavy helicopters. They probably need another 400 Z-8/18 variants to fully satisfy all the PLA requirements and partially replace the Mi-171 fleet.

2006年7月5日 · interesting to see if they still have need to purchase more Mi-171 at this point. There were probably 5 regiements of Z-8A/B in service with PLA LH. Although I'm not sure how many helicopters are in those in total. Also, I would love to see the production rate of Z-18 series now. Back in 2007, they reached the production rate of 15 that year.