The Chinese Navy has a new anti-submarine helicopter
State media China released a video showing the Z-20 helicopter taking off from a destroyer.
Submarine Hunting Helicopter China’s most modern technology has been put into operation and appeared in the video on the anniversary of the Chinese navy.
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV aired footage showing a Z-20 helicopter taking off from the deck of a Type 055 destroyer. The video showing China’s new submarine hunting helicopter was released on April 22, a day before the holiday. celebrates the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.
Various versions of the helicopter – designed to carry soldiers or carry out reconnaissance and rescue missions – have entered service with the People’s Liberation Army and appeared during the ceremony. Military parade in October 2019 and was put into operation in the People’s Armed Police force of China.
Analysts say that the new submarine hunting helicopter will improve the anti-submarine capabilities of the Chinese navy through expanding the combat radius and carrying more weapons.
The naval version of the Z-20 will replace the Russian-made Harbin Z-9C and Ka-28 helicopters being used for anti-submarine operations, said Yue Gang, a former colonel of the Liberation Army Chinese people, said.
According to Yue Gang, the anti-submarine version of the Z-9C, another military helicopter, has a smaller payload and shorter airborne capabilities, while the Russian helicopters are about to be retired.
“Although the K-28 can meet anti-submarine and transport requirements, imports are limited and should be eliminated due to many years of service. In addition, the helicopter’s electronics are outdated and will not be suitable for the needs of current warships,” Yue said.
According to a former Chinese army colonel, the Z-20 helicopter can expand the combat radius because it can operate in the air for a longer time and is capable of carrying more torpedoes and bombs than the Z-9C. . In addition, the Chinese navy’s new submarine hunting helicopter can be used as an airborne radar to guide anti-ship missiles to attack enemy ships.
Ahead of the Chinese navy’s anniversary, two Type 055 destroyers, one of the most advanced in the world, have entered service, CCTV reported on April 21.
The Chinese Navy also released a video introducing its aircraft carrier program on April 22, which shows that the third aircraft carrier will soon be officially put into operation.
However, there is no announcement about China’s new aircraft carrier when there is information that the ship is expected to launch. Military sources previously revealed to SCMP that the COVID-19 blockade in Shanghai delayed the aircraft carrier program.
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