The Chinese Navy's Z-20 shipborne helicopter has made its debut, undergoing adaptive training for the Zhuhai Airshow alongside other helicopter models, including the Army Aviation's Z-8, WZ-10, and Z-20, as well as the Navy's Z-8.
The naval variant of the Z-20 demonstrated its exceptional manoeuvrability during the training session. It executed a low-altitude dive, swiftly pulling up to perform a low-altitude hover, showcasing its agility and precision. Equipped with short wings, the Z-20 can carry machine gun pods or torpedoes, enabling it to undertake anti-submarine missions and provide fire support against sea and coastal targets.
The navy will also arrange displays of air assault operations by the Z-20J shipborne helicopter and Z-8C transport helicopter, carrying naval marine units and related equipment. This marks the inaugural appearance of the Navy Marine Corps at the air show.
Author | Feng Huiting
Photo | Nanfang Daily
Editor | Huang Qini, James, Shen He
