16-ton Heavy Helicopter Development
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: China
Source: تلویزیون سفیر
Russia and China are collaborating on the development of a new generation heavy helicopter designed to suit China's needs. The helicopter will have a payload capacity between 14 and 16 tons, greater than the Mi-171 and less than the Mi-26. The Chinese company Avicopter is responsible for the main design, while the Russian company RusTech is responsible for developing parts such as the gearbox and
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- تلویزیون سفیر
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Original status | joint production stage |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Russia and China are collaborating on the development of a new generation heavy helicopter designed to suit China's needs. The helicopter will have a payload capacity between 14 and 16 tons, greater than the Mi-171 and less than the Mi-26. The Chinese company Avicopter is responsible for the main design, while the Russian company RusTech is responsible for developing parts such as the gearbox and power transmission system. The project has passed the government evaluation stage in China and has entered the path of joint production. |
Original sector | Aerospace |
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Country | China |
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Source | تلویزیون سفیر |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-21 |
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