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The new Chinese Z-11/MB1had its first flight

Beijing, China - The helicopter will take a significant share of domestic civil aviation

A Chinese-designed helicopter, the Z-11/MB1, had a successful first flight on Saturday 8 at Jingdezhen. The success indicated that the helicopter was expected to take a significant share of the domestic civil aviation and international markets, said experts. The helicopter is equipped with an engine provided by Turbomeca (France) and can reach a maximum height of 6000 meters, compared with the original...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 41930
Rome, Italy, 03/10/2003 17:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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