Harbin Z-9
The Harbin Z-9 (NATO reporting name "Haitun", Chinese: 海豚 for Dolphin) is a Chinese military utility helicopter with civilian variants. It is a licensed variant of the French Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin, and is manufactured by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation.
| Z-9 | |
|---|---|
| A Chinese naval Z-9 departs HMS Cornwall | |
| Role | Medium multi-purpose utility helicopter |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation |
| First flight | 1981 |
| Introduction | 1994 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | People's Liberation Army Ground Force Pakistan Naval Air Arm |
| Produced | 1981-present |
| Number built | 200+ |
| Developed from | Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin |
| Variants | Harbin Z-19 |
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