Harbin/CHDRI Z-6

Z-6
Harbin Z-6 in Chinese Aviation Museum, Beijing
Role Helicopter
National origin China
Manufacturer Harbin/CHDRI (Zhongguo Zhishengji Sheji Yanjiusuo - Chinese Helicopter Research and development Institute [CHDRI])
First flight 15 December 1969[1]
Number built 11[1]
Developed from Harbin Z-5[1]

The Harbin/CHDRI Z-6, (Z - Zhishengji - vertical take-off aircraft), is a Chinese helicopter development based on the Harbin Z-5, itself a licence-built / reverse engineered Mil Mi-4. A limited production run was terminated after performance was found to be inferior to its Z-5 progenitor (sources vary from 6 to 15 completed out of orders for 100).[1]

  1. ^ a b c d Gordon, Yefim; Dmitry Komissarov (2008). Chinese Aircraft. Manchester: Hikoki Publications. p. 267. ISBN 9 781902 109046.