China Debuts Attack Helicopter

China shows off its Z-10 attack helicopter at the country's biggest air show.

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6 months ago

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Technology, World

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Aviation, Asia

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PLEASE NOTE: EDIT CONTAINS CONVERTED 4:3 MATERIAL China's domestically-developed attack helicopter debuts in Guangdong. The Z-10 was unveiled at China's biggest airshow, where over 600 exhibitors gathered from across the world. The helicopter was the main attraction, performing stunts in a display of agility. Before it debuted, experts said the Z-10 was developing into one of the world's most capable combat helicopters. It made the headlines in June when a U.S. company admitted violating export law and selling software which helped Beijing develop the aircraft. Full production of the Z-10 could give China's military unprecedented levels of aerial artillery.