The AC352 helicopter completes its temperature envelope expansion test flights at Lyu Meng Airport in Jingdezhen, Southeast China's Jiangxi Province. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
The AC352 helicopter recently completed its temperature envelope expansion test flights at Lyu Meng Airport in Jingdezhen, Southeast China's Jiangxi Province. Following successful verification, this aircraft can now operate in temperatures up to ISA+40℃ (standard atmosphere), enhancing its application scenarios and market competitiveness.
The AC352 helicopter completes its temperature envelope expansion test flights at Lyu Meng Airport in Jingdezhen, Southeast China's Jiangxi Province. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
With strong support from AVIC Changhe Aircraft Industry (Group) Corporation Ltd., a subsidiary of The Aviation Industry Corporation of China, Ltd. (AVIC), the project team completed seven flight test tasks, including visual stability testing, during a two-week period of favorable high-temperature conditions. Among the 23 flights and 15 hours and 41 minutes of flight time, five tasks were classified as high-risk Category II.
The AC352 helicopter completes its temperature envelope expansion test flights at Lyu Meng Airport in Jingdezhen, Southeast China's Jiangxi Province. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
The AC352 is a medium-sized, multi-purpose helicopter that meets the latest international airworthiness standards and incorporates a large number of mature and advanced technologies. It has exceptional performance and on July 26, 2022, it received type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, filling the gap in China's civil helicopter lineup.
(Executive editor: Xie Yunxiao)
