Harbin H425
The Z-9-H425 entered service in 2005. The helicopter featured an electronic flight instrumentation system from Rockwell Collins; the glass cockpit is also from Rockwell Collins. Maximum internal and external payloads are 1,900 kg and 1,600 kg, respectively. The aircraft capacity is 12-13 passengers.
The H425 is the improved version of the H410A, a Z-9 variant. After the initial flight of the H425 in December 2003, the helicopter received CAAC certification in December 2004.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Société Nationale Industrielle Aérospatiale
Primary manufacturer: Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation
Parent type: Harbin Z-9
Aircraft status: Operational
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 1 Fenestron/Shrouded tail rotor
Crew required: 1-2 in Side-by-side arrangement
Landing gear: Wheels (all retractable)
Key Characteristics
Data on key physical featuresAircraft Details
Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipmentReferences
References and sources used2008 (page 282)
Book
May 2013
Report or Technical Manual
5 July 2017 (page 282)
Website
