New stealth attack helicopter from China under development 41409154

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New stealth attack helicopter from China under development
China has been developing a next generation attack helicopter with stealth capabilities, according to an article by China Daily newspaper, reported by Reuters. The new platform is expected to be delivered around 2020.
     
New stealth attack helicopter from China under development

     

The Chairman of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), Lin Zuoming, has stated that the new characteristics will reshape the combat capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army. He further mentioned that the attack helicopters will play a crucial part in combat due to their better strike capability as opposed to armored vehicles.

In addition, AVIC’s Chief Helicopter Designer, Wu Ximing, stated that the stealth attack helicopter would have “supreme maneuverability in complicated environments, outstanding survivability and joint operation ability”, according to China Daily and Reuters.