Z-19 Black Whirlwind | |
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Harbin Z-19 making a low-level pass at Zhuhai Airshow 2012 | |
Role | Reconnaissance and attack helicopter |
Manufacturer | Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation |
First flight | 2011 |
Introduction | 2012 |
Status | In service[1] |
Primary user | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
Produced | 2011-Present |
Number built | 186+ [2] |
Developed from | Harbin Z-9W |
The Harbin Z-19 is a Chinese light reconnaissance/attack helicopter developed by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation (HAMC) for the People's Liberation Army Air Force and the Ground Force Army Aviation.[3] It is a specialized combat variant of the Harbin Z-9, which is a license-built version of the Eurocopter Dauphin.[4]