China's Z-19E armed helicopter has successfully completed its maiden flight in Harbin in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, the China Ministry of countrywide defense introduced on 18 might also.
The aircraft conducted hovering manoeuvres, shut ground-effect manoeuvring and low passes above the airport to exhibit its efficiency.
Developed by Aviation trade employer of China Harbin plane business, the export-oriented model goals to satisfy the requirements of the foreign armed forces market.
The helicopter points a tandem twin-seat cabin layout that offers both pilots in the front and back with a large horizon. With a maximum take-off weight of four,250kg, the Z-19E is designed to assault tanks, armed vehicles and other targets on the ground, presenting direct fireplace assist to ground troops. The aircraft can additionally fly at a very low altitude and fly as a part of a convoy of helicopters.
