Chinese attack helicopter Harbin Z-19E has successfully passed a series of tests of combat. Компания Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing, which is part of the corporation AVIC, He completed the 40-day battle-tested "Black Tornado", transfers “Warspot” with reference to the portal janes.com.
Exactly one year ago in Harbin (Heilongjiang province) at the plant Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing held its first flight tests of the combat vehicle Harbin Z-19E, received unofficial nickname "Black Tornado". Now the helicopter passed all the tests and is ready for delivery to export. The corporation AVIC point, that during the test operation of the combat system and all kinds of weapons it has been verified, including automatic cannon, and also conducted launches of guided and unguided missiles.
Helicopter Harbin Z-19 made its first flight in 2010 year, and two years later he entered service with the Chinese army. Option Harbin Z-19E appeared in 2015 and it was originally intended for deliveries abroad.
Z-19E somewhat lighter basic model: its maximum takeoff weight is 4250 kg against 4500 kg in the Z-19. Specialists companies Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing claim, that they were able to facilitate as much as possible without impairing the car body armor and combat capabilities, at the same speed and maneuverability, "Black Tornado" surpasses many helicopters in its class.
The helicopter was designed for offensive operations and the fight against the enemy armored vehicles. Z-19E has a tandem armored cockpits and complex weapons grade "air-surface" and "air-to-air". Export version of the helicopter has received a number of improvements, which makes it quieter and safer for piloting under actual combat. According to the developers, Z-19E meets all international standards.
