Zhi -9 is a multi-purpose helicopter licensed by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Company to introduce French Dolphin Helicopter. 198010 On June 5438+05, China signed a contract with France to authorize the French side to produce SA365N 1 helicopter. 1982, Harbin Aircraft Company completed the assembly of the first helicopter. 1983, Zhi 9 aircraft officially entered the service of China People's Liberation Army.
1in may, 1988, zhi -9 localization headquarters signed a contract with relevant departments, among which Harbin aircraft manufacturing company was the general contractor. It took more than three years to tackle key problems with more than 90 other factories, and successfully completed the first flight of domestic Zhi -9 in June of 1992+ 16.
R&D history: Zhi -9 light multipurpose helicopter was developed and produced by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Company with the introduction of French patents. It can be used for personnel transportation, maritime support, maritime rescue, aerial photography, maritime patrol, fish observation, forest protection and fire prevention, etc. , and can be used as carrier aircraft. Military applications include reconnaissance, close fire support, anti-tank, search and rescue, anti-submarine, reconnaissance and artillery correction, and communication. 1980 10 the State Council approved the contract for exclusive production of French SA365 dolphin helicopter in the form of technology and trade.
Equipment: At present, the specific equipment of Zhi -9 helicopter is unknown. It is mainly equipped with China Naval Air Force, but it is also exported to Pakistan.