An AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter conducts its first full-state flight at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Tianjin Helicopter Co.,Ltd in north China's Tianjin, April 7, 2023. China's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight here on Friday, announced its developer, the AVIC. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
TIANJIN, April 7 (Xinhua) -- China's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight here on Friday, announced its developer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
The 4-tonne multipurpose helicopter received its first batch of 24 orders from its launch operators on the same day, said the AVIC, the country's leading planemaker.
These orders include the purchase agreement for 18 aircraft and the intent purchase agreement for six. They will be used in air transport, emergency medical rescue and patrol, and other diverse fields.
The helicopter has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,850 kg and can carry up to ten passengers. It has a maximum cruise speed of 260 km per hour and a maximum flight range of 693 km, said the developer.
The AC332 can take off at an altitude of 4,500 meters with a ceiling of 6,000 meters, meeting the requirements of air transport, search and rescue, and medical aid in plateau areas.
The developer said the helicopter will likely obtain its type certificate in 2025. ■
An AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter conducts its first full-state flight at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Tianjin Helicopter Co.,Ltd in north China's Tianjin, April 7, 2023. China's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight here on Friday, announced its developer, the AVIC.
The 4-tonne multipurpose helicopter received its first batch of 24 orders from its launch operators on the same day, said the AVIC, the country's leading planemaker.
The helicopter has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,850 kg and can carry up to ten passengers. It has a maximum cruise speed of 260 km per hour and a maximum flight range of 693 km, said the developer.
The AC332 can take off at an altitude of 4,500 meters with a ceiling of 6,000 meters, meeting the requirements of air transport, search and rescue, and medical aid in plateau areas.
The developer said the helicopter will likely obtain its type certificate in 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
The crew members walk out of an AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter after its first full-state flight at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Tianjin Helicopter Co.,Ltd in north China's Tianjin, April 7, 2023. China's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight here on Friday, announced its developer, the AVIC.
The 4-tonne multipurpose helicopter received its first batch of 24 orders from its launch operators on the same day, said the AVIC, the country's leading planemaker.
The helicopter has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,850 kg and can carry up to ten passengers. It has a maximum cruise speed of 260 km per hour and a maximum flight range of 693 km, said the developer.
The AC332 can take off at an altitude of 4,500 meters with a ceiling of 6,000 meters, meeting the requirements of air transport, search and rescue, and medical aid in plateau areas.
The developer said the helicopter will likely obtain its type certificate in 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
An AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter conducts its first full-state flight at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Tianjin Helicopter Co.,Ltd in north China's Tianjin, April 7, 2023. China's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight here on Friday, announced its developer, the AVIC.
The 4-tonne multipurpose helicopter received its first batch of 24 orders from its launch operators on the same day, said the AVIC, the country's leading planemaker.
The helicopter has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,850 kg and can carry up to ten passengers. It has a maximum cruise speed of 260 km per hour and a maximum flight range of 693 km, said the developer.
The AC332 can take off at an altitude of 4,500 meters with a ceiling of 6,000 meters, meeting the requirements of air transport, search and rescue, and medical aid in plateau areas.
The developer said the helicopter will likely obtain its type certificate in 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
An AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter is seen on the apron of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Tianjin Helicopter Co.,Ltd in north China's Tianjin, April 7, 2023. China's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight here on Friday, announced its developer, the AVIC.
The 4-tonne multipurpose helicopter received its first batch of 24 orders from its launch operators on the same day, said the AVIC, the country's leading planemaker.
The helicopter has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,850 kg and can carry up to ten passengers. It has a maximum cruise speed of 260 km per hour and a maximum flight range of 693 km, said the developer.
The AC332 can take off at an altitude of 4,500 meters with a ceiling of 6,000 meters, meeting the requirements of air transport, search and rescue, and medical aid in plateau areas.
The developer said the helicopter will likely obtain its type certificate in 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
This photo taken on April 7, 2023 shows the interior view of the cabin of an AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Tianjin Helicopter Co.,Ltd in north China's Tianjin, April 7, 2023. China's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight here on Friday, announced its developer, the AVIC.
The 4-tonne multipurpose helicopter received its first batch of 24 orders from its launch operators on the same day, said the AVIC, the country's leading planemaker.
The helicopter has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,850 kg and can carry up to ten passengers. It has a maximum cruise speed of 260 km per hour and a maximum flight range of 693 km, said the developer.
The AC332 can take off at an altitude of 4,500 meters with a ceiling of 6,000 meters, meeting the requirements of air transport, search and rescue, and medical aid in plateau areas.
The developer said the helicopter will likely obtain its type certificate in 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
