Avicopter AC-313
The Avicopter AC313 is China’s largest indigenously developed civil helicopter and is based on the Harbin Z-8, itself descended from the French Super Frelon. Its three engines and large cabin suit search-and-rescue, firefighting, transport, and disaster-relief work. The aircraft has demonstrated high-altitude operations on the Tibetan Plateau, a demanding environment for helicopters. Its triple-engine arrangement is unusual today and immediately separates it from most modern civil utility helicopters.
Did you know?
The AC313's three engines are a rare layout today, immediately setting it apart from almost every other modern civil helicopter.
Specifications
| Length | 23 m (75 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 6.8 m (22 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 18.9 m (62 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 27 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 13.8 t |
| Range | 480 NM (889 km) |
| Maximum speed | 170 kt (315 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 19,685 ft (6,000 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,316 ft/min (6.7 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 3,800 l |
| Engines | 3x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-67A |
| Units built | 32 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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