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What is the current state of Chinese helicopter engine production?
From 20:15, An interview of a U.S. general, predicts a “helicopter army” will lead a surprise/fast invasion of Taiwan.
If China produces 1000 Z-8L (assuming 25 troops a 2 door gunners) a year and 200 Z-10ME in a year, over the course of the next ten years (by the 2035 goal of modernization), the PLA could field a force that could lift up to 250,000 in the first wave, and protect them with 2000 attack helicopters. This would be the spearhead of an invasion force that would also be by sea.
If China develops a significantly sized “Helicopter Army”, it would also have considerable expeditionary capabilities vis a vi India on the LAC, be on standby for a North Korea or Central Asia contingency, or it’s ability to support UN Peacekeeping operations as well as better protection of its workers and infrastructure investment overseas.
Could China produce this many engines in the coming years?
From 20:15, An interview of a U.S. general, predicts a “helicopter army” will lead a surprise/fast invasion of Taiwan.
If China produces 1000 Z-8L (assuming 25 troops a 2 door gunners) a year and 200 Z-10ME in a year, over the course of the next ten years (by the 2035 goal of modernization), the PLA could field a force that could lift up to 250,000 in the first wave, and protect them with 2000 attack helicopters. This would be the spearhead of an invasion force that would also be by sea.
If China develops a significantly sized “Helicopter Army”, it would also have considerable expeditionary capabilities vis a vi India on the LAC, be on standby for a North Korea or Central Asia contingency, or it’s ability to support UN Peacekeeping operations as well as better protection of its workers and infrastructure investment overseas.
Could China produce this many engines in the coming years?
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