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Harbin Z-5
Chinese transport/utility helicopter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Harbin Z-5 (Zhishengji – helicopter) is a Chinese variant of the Soviet Mil Mi-4 piston powered helicopter. Before its discontinuation from service, it was produced in Harbin, China.
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History
The Soviets provided China with Mi-4 blueprints just a few years before the Sino-Soviet split in 1958; maiden flight was in 1958 and mass production started in the mid-1960s. China has produced a number of unique variants through this model, and the Z-5 was employed by the PLA, PLAAF and PLANAF in large numbers as reserve forces. A total of 558 Z-5 were built. A few Z-5 helicopters were modified to carry machine-guns and rocket pods.[1]
During the Chinese-Western rapprochement, one Z-5 was refitted with a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-6 "Twin Pac" turbo-shaft engine in 1979. Some sources refer to this as the Z-6, but this variant was discontinued after its first model.[2]
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Generally, Chinese military aircraft have different names for domestic and export models, but this aircraft has consistently been designated "Z-5."
- Z-5A
- Military transport helicopter.In terms of the original aircraft, it is equivalent to the Mi-4.
- Z-5B assault helicopter
- Some Z-5 were converted to carry rocket pods on outriggers in addition to a gondola with a forward firing machine gun manned by the flight engineer.In terms of the original aircraft, it is equivalent to the Mi-4A.
- Z-5C Xuanfeng
- Civil transport helicopter.In terms of the original aircraft, it corresponds to the Mi-4P.
- Z-5D helicopter
- VIP versions distinguishable by larger rectangular windows in the cabin.In terms of the original aircraft, it is equivalent to the Mi-4S.
- Z-5E agricultural helicopter
- Some Z-5s were fitted with chemical hoppers and/or spray gear for agricultural or forestry protection use.In terms of the original aircraft, it is equivalent to the Mi-4Skh.
- Z-5F helicopter
- Thirteen z-5s are known to have been converted to SAR helicopters with a winch and external fuel tanks.In terms of the original aircraft, it is equivalent to the Mi-4MO.
- Harbin/CHDRI Z-6
- A turboshaft variant of the Z-5, eleven aircraft built.
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Operators
Current
- Korean People's Army Air Force[3] − 48 Mi-4s and Z-5s as of 2024[4]
Former
- Albanian Air Force − 37 Z-5(31 Z-5A, 6 Z-5D)s received from China between 1967 and 1971 to replace Soviet-built Mi-4s in service. By 2010, they were replaced with Bell 205, Bell 206, AgustaWestland AW109, and MBB Bo 105 helicopters[5][6]
- People's Liberation Army Air Force − Operated 350 Z-5s and Z-6s in 2010[7]
- People's Liberation Army Ground Force[8]
- People's Liberation Navy[9] − Operated at least six Z-5s in 2010[10]
- National Army of Democratic Kampuchea[11] − Status unknown after 1990s
Specifications (Z-5)
Data from Chinese Aircraft[12]
General characteristics
- Crew: 3
- Capacity: 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) normal payload, 1,550 kg (3,417 lb) maximum internal payload, 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) maximum slung payload.
- Length: 25.017 m (82 ft 1 in) including main rotor and tail rotor
- Height: 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in)
- Max takeoff weight: 7,600 kg (16,755 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Dongan HS-7 14-cylinder, two-row, air-cooled radial piston engine, 1,250 kW (1,680 hp)
- Main rotor diameter: 21 m (68 ft 11 in)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
- Ferry range: 780 km (480 mi, 420 nmi) with external fuel tanks
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