| Z-9 | |
|---|---|
 A Chinese naval Z-9 departs HMS Cornwall | |
| General information | |
| Type | Medium multi-purpose utility helicopter |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
| Number built | 200+ |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1981–present |
| Introduction date | 1994 |
| First flight | 1981 |
| Developed from | Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin |
| Variants | Harbin Z-19 |
The Harbin Z-9 (NATO reporting name "Haitun", Chinese: 海豚; lit. 'Dolphin'[1]) is a Chinese military utility helicopter with armed variants, manufactured by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation. It is a license-built variant of the French Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin.
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