The first AC312E helicopter, specialized for aerial geophysical surveys and remote sensing, was recently delivered to the China Aero Geophysical Survey and Remote Sensing Center for Land and Resources (AGRS), with AGRS and AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Co.,Ltd., a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), signing the delivery certification in Jiansanjiang, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.
The first AC312E helicopter, specialized for aerial geophysical surveys and remote sensing, is officially delivered to the China Aero Geophysical Survey and Remote Sensing Center for Land and Resources (AGRS). [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
This AC312E helicopter, delivered according to the customer's specifications, has undergone various modifications to accommodate multiple measurement instruments, and has achieved innovations and breakthrough in several technologies.
The aircraft possesses versatile capabilities across six major areas: aeromagnetic surveys, aerogravity surveys, aeromagnetic emission surveys, avionics, remote sensing modifications, and flight measurements. The equipment for various missions is complex, which fully demonstrates the AC312E helicopter's robust capacity for mission equipment expansion.
The AC312E received its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China in December 2019. It has been designed and tested to meet the highest global standards, incorporating a series of improvements tailored to market demands. As a result, the helicopter shows outstanding performance in plain terrain flights and exceptional high-temperature and high-altitude capacities.
Under the conditions of taking off and landing at an airport at an altitude of 4,500 meters and in a standard atmosphere of +25℃, the AC312E can achieve a range of 500 kilometers (with 30 minutes of fuel remaining), a payload capacity of 500 kilograms, and a cruise altitude of 5,000 meters. It features high maneuverability and agility, high speed and long-range advantages.
The helicopter can also be equipped with additional devices to meet specific mission requirements, making it suitable for emergency rescue, medical assistance, forest protection, firefighting, law enforcement, and official transportation. This flexibility enhances its response speed and implementation capabilities.
In addition, it is equipped with a highly integrated comprehensive avionics system, an integrated flight display system, and adjustable crash-resistant seats. It also includes features like flight mission management, 3D mapping, low-altitude warnings, airborne collision avoidance, voice alerts, and night vision compatibility, which make it easy to operate and ensure a higher level of flight safety and reliability.
(Executive editor: Xie Yunxiao)
