AVIC Advanced Heavy Lifter

Role	Large helicopter
National origin	China
Manufacturer	Aviation Industry Corporation of China

The Advanced Heavy Lifter is a large helicopter project developed by Aviation Industry Corporation of China.

Development

In 2009, Avic projected a 30 t (66,000 lb) civil Advanced Heavy Lifter (AHL), likely also useful to the Chinese military. In 2014, the 6,000 kW (8,000 hp) Chinese WZ-20 was reportedly selected. In 2015, the joint project with

main rotor

and a 5,700 m (18,700 ft) ceiling. In 2016, Avic took control, leaving Russian Helicopters as a supplier, presumably of the transmission. In 2018, maximum weight grew again to 42 t (93,000 lb).^[1]

To power it, China will choose between the

Motor-Sich, powering the current Mi-26, and the Russian 12,000 hp (8,900 kW) PD-12V turboshaft developed from the Aviadvigatel PD-14

core for an updated Mi-26. After a $2 billion investment, AVIC hopes to produce 200.[2]

Design

The 38.7 t (85,000 lb) takeoff weight and a 42 t (93,000 lb) MTOW allow for a 10 t (22,000 lb) internal payload or a 15 t (33,000 lb) external one. AVIC targets a range of 800 km (432 nmi), a cruise of 270 km/h (146 kn) and a 6,000 m (20,000 ft) ceiling. Design targets are closer to the

Sikorsky CH-53K than the 56 t (123,000 lb) MTOW Russian Mil Mi-26.^[2]

The 39.9 t (88,000 lb) CH-53K is the largest US helicopter.[1]

Specifications

Data from AIN online, 2018^[2]

General characteristics

Capacity: 10 or 15 t (22,000 or 33,000 lb) internal or external payload
Gross weight: 38,700 kg (85,319 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 42,000 kg (92,594 lb)
Powerplant: 2 ×
Motor-Sich D-136T or Aviadvigatel PD-12V turboshaft

Performance

Cruise speed: 270 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
Range: 800 km (500 mi, 430 nmi)
Service ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft)

References

^ ^a ^b Bradley Perrett (Nov 7, 2018). "Avic AHL Helo Grows To 42 Metric Tons". Aviation Week Network.
^ ^a ^b ^c Vladimir Karnozov (November 17, 2018). "AVIC Provides First Glimpse of Sino-Russian Heavy-lifter". AIN online.

v t e AVIC aircraft and aero engines
Fighter and attack aircraft	J-5 J-6 J-7 J-8 J-9 J-10 JF-17 Q-5 J-11 J-15 J-16 J-20 FC-31
Bombers	H-6 JH-7 H-20
Trainers	AG100 CJ-6 CJ-7 JL-8 JL-9 JL-10
Transport aircraft	Y-7 Y-8 Y-9 Y-11 Y-12 Y-20
Commercial aircraft	AG600 ARJ21 C919 C929 MA60 MA600 MA700 Y-12
Helicopters	Advanced Heavy Lifter AC313 AC332 AC352 CA-109 HC-120 WZ-10 WZ-19 Z-5 Z-8 Z-9 Z-11 Z-18 Z-20
Ultralight aircraft	Lucky Bird
UAVs and UCAVs	BZK-005 Dark Sword GJ-11 Wing Loong WZ-7 WZ-10
Engines	CJ-1000A WS-9 WS-10 WS-20 WS-11 WS-13 WS-19 WS-15
Missiles	PL-2 PL-5 PL-8 PL-9 PL-10 PL-12

AVIC Advanced Heavy Lifter

Development

Design

Specifications

See also

References

Further reading