Aero engine equipment is an important component that determines the power and power of the aircraft, and it has recently been reported that the Chinese version of the super engine will come out, and the domestic 1500 kilowatt high-power turboshaft engine has begun mass production.
Some time ago, the news that a new single turboshaft engine with a power of 1500 kilowatts began mass production caused a great sensation in the outside world. It is reported that a new type of aero engine will come out, and it is expected that three engines will be installed on the helicopter to form a strong power, provide a longer endurance of the total power, and will form a stable support for the power system.
The Z-8L helicopter is a wide-body helicopter, and the content of the improvement and upgrade is also very obvious, the Z-8L helicopter is mainly responsible for the task of transporting, which can transport a large number of materials and supplies, form a strong logistics support, and provide more powerful reserve forces for the PLA.
The straight 8L helicopter, the fuselage length is about 23.05 meters, the height of the helicopter has reached 6.7 meters, and three turboshaft engines with a power of 1500 horsepower are installed, which can form a relatively stable cruising range of the helicopter, with a speed of 315 kilometers per hour, and the cruising capacity can reach a speed of 270 kilometers per hour, which can support continuous flight for about two and a half hours.
After the fuselage of the Z-8L helicopter is widened, it has been widened from the original width of 1.8 meters to 2.4 meters, which can quickly support the loading and unloading of important weapons and vehicles, quickly allow the rapid loading and unloading of materials on the battlefield, and can also play a very rapid support role in rescue and assisting the rapid evacuation of the wounded. In terms of comprehensive transportation capacity, there is also an improved optimization embodiment.
The Z-8L is an upgraded version based on the Z-8, with many improved performance, capable of transporting Bobcat all-terrain vehicles, combat vehicles, etc., to achieve our army's off-road combat and other weapon support, and to achieve the tasks of airborne special forces.
Many military fans believe that after the emergence of this wide-body helicopter, the naval and air combat power can be better supported and changed, improve the overall combat power and response, and add more flexible options.
This is the widest helicopter in China so far, because the fuselage is hung with ribbons, it also makes many netizens feel amazed and excited, in fact, the time of successful development of this helicopter has been two years ago, there has been news, but clear pictures and introductions have only recently flowed out, indicating that this wide-body helicopter has been able to configure various parameters, adjust internal instruments and functions, have very mature technology, adjusted to the best state.
If you trace the design prototype of this helicopter, we have to talk about the French Super Hornet helicopter in the 70s of the 20th century, this model is a large helicopter with a weight of 13 tons, and the mainland imported 14 at that time.
Therefore, at that time, the military team began to carry out research and development and break through technical problems, achieved a certain degree of transcendence, and gradually created a number of versions, from similar technology to gradual transcendence, in accordance with the self-developed patented technology, according to the use habits and needs of the mainland PLA, better upgrades and improvements.
If you count the prototype now, it has been nearly half a century since the time of importation. Now it has created an early warning helicopter version, anti-submarine helicopter, transport helicopter, rescue helicopter, etc., and it has also been used on various ships of the Navy for many years, forming a better run-in and tacit understanding between helicopters and the Navy.
When it comes to upgrading to the straight 8L wide-body helicopter version, there are very big changes from the previous version, and there are many upgrades in the appearance and interior space, such as the mailbox short wing design on both sides of the fuselage, which increases the fuselage space, and the wide-body space can achieve more convenient loading and unloading, realize more mobile and flexible supply tasks, and save time when emergency rescue and disaster relief.
The avionics system and electronic equipment have achieved the most advanced level of equipment, which can show a more advanced combat power and level. The application of high-tech aviation materials also plays a very important role in making this helicopter lighter in weight and saving more fuel. The emergence of the straight-8L wide-body helicopter will have a major breakthrough and promotion in the field of military helicopters.
Wide-body helicopters have a more prominent embodiment in increasing safety and flight stability, which can carry 30 soldiers at a time, and can also be attached to all-terrain combat vehicles and other weapons to achieve the fastest airborne troops. In addition, through the altitude flight capability of the straight 8G type, which has been successfully developed and used before, it can also retain many advantages and expand new design features, such as the ability to achieve a maximum range of 800-1000 kilometers in terms of high-speed flight and cruising range.
Based on these reference news, it can be seen that the straight 8L helicopter can play a more important auxiliary force in China's military industry, and it is related to the most important component of this helicopter, the turboshaft engine with a power of 1500 kilowatts, which has been able to achieve large-scale mass production.