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Harbin Z-20

Military helicopter, China. In service since 2019

How to recognise it

Looks like a Black Hawk, but with a five-bladed main rotor instead of four and extra fairings on the spine.

What gives it away

What it doesn’t have

  • No chin gun
  • No mast radar

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Key facts

Crew
2 to 4 + about 12 soldiers
Top speed
300 km/h
Range
about 550 km

A first draft, not yet checked against sources. Typical figures; versions differ.

Also known as

Z-20, Z-20F, Z-20J

Used by

China

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