The Great Game Changer: Belt and Road Intiative (BRI; OBOR)

[war&peace]

Something like this (This is sky crane skorsky 64)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/N179AC-Elvis-739.jpg

 

[Echo_419]

@Nihonjin1051

this news may be for you of interest. we are about to break the alliance between the russians and chinese against japan. and of course to mention, we strengthen the sovereignty over our maritime domain, and further undermine chinese 9-dash-claim.

Vietnam is a force of peace & stability in the region

 

[Nilgiri]

From the description in the article, I doubt its going to be like the skycrane but more like the the Mi-26.

38.2 tons of payload is a real beast. It's going to be the largest helicopter in the world....and gives the V-12 a run for its money.

Can't wait to see it!

 

[Shabi1]

Its going to be a heavily modified up rated Mi-26.

China Defense Blog: The Sino-Russian 20+ ton Heavy-lift Helicopter Project, confirmed

"Aleksandra Mikheyev, general manager of the Russian Helicopters, said at the Zhuhai Air Show in November 2014 that the contract would be signed for the China-Russian heavy helicopter joint development project in two or three months, and the aerodynamic configuration and flight performance parameters of the helicopter would be determined by February 2015.

　　Mikheyev said that the model is evolved from the M-26T helicopter, its take-off weight and carrying capacity are all smaller than those of the M-26 helicopter, but it is equipped with the M-26's D-136 engine, and therefore is superior to the M-26 helicopter in terms of thrust-weight ratio and mobility.

　　 The latest coverage of the Russian media, however, described the helicopter as "with a take-off weight of 38 tons and a carrying capacity of less than 15 tons, it can be used on plateaus under thermal climate conditions", which is not a copy and simple improvement of the M-26 helicopter."

 

[qwerrty]

Its going to be a heavily modified up rated Mi-26.

China Defense Blog: The Sino-Russian 20+ ton Heavy-lift Helicopter Project, confirmed

"Aleksandra Mikheyev, general manager of the Russian Helicopters, said at the Zhuhai Air Show in November 2014 that the contract would be signed for the China-Russian heavy helicopter joint development project in two or three months, and the aerodynamic configuration and flight performance parameters of the helicopter would be determined by February 2015.

　　Mikheyev said that the model is evolved from the M-26T helicopter, its take-off weight and carrying capacity are all smaller than those of the M-26 helicopter, but it is equipped with the M-26's D-136 engine, and therefore is superior to the M-26 helicopter in terms of thrust-weight ratio and mobility.

　　 The latest coverage of the Russian media, however, described the helicopter as "with a take-off weight of 38 tons and a carrying capacity of less than 15 tons, it can be used on plateaus under thermal climate conditions", which is not a copy and simple improvement of the M-26 helicopter."

that's old news. according to latest news, the new heavy chopper will be designed from scratch...




Russia and China plan to build an innovative heavy-lift helicopter | Defence blog
By Dylan Vosman - Sep 8, 2015

Russia and China are to sign the contract for the joint development of a heavy-lift helicopter designated Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL), Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Sales at Russian Helicopters holding company Grigory Kozlov was quoted as saying in an interview.

“We are going to build a helicopter from scratch making it a fundamentally new aircraft even though it will borrow some of the solutions from the existing Mi-26, explains Gregory Kozlov.

He also noted that to date, Russian Helicopters and Chinese corporation AVIC had formulated preliminary specifications and were working on towards a consensus on what the advanced heavy-lift helicopter would look like.

Experts estimate that the demand for the new model in China could top 200 rotorcrafts for the period until 2040. It is assumed that the AHL take-off weight will be about 38 tons, while the maximum commercial payload inside the cabin – 10 tons and the external load – 15 tons. The helicopter will be designed for around-the-clock operation in hot climates, in highland areas and in all weather conditions. It will be suitable for a wide range of missions: transportation, evacuation, firefighting and many others.

It is proposed that the future Russian-Chinese heavy-lift helicopter will receive a Russian-made engine leveraging the technology of the domestically produced engine PD-14. The Perm aircraft designers are prepared to launch this engine into mass production. One of the PD-14 prototypes was unveiled at the MAKS-2015 air show.

The framework cooperation agreement for the advanced heavy-lift helicopter project was signed between Russian Helicopters and China Aviation Industry Corporation this May. Pursuant to the agreement, the parties will work together across all the areas of development and preparatory activities ahead of the mass production of the new Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) rotorcraft.

 

[cirr]

Sorry, I have found no pictures so far.

@cirr , @cnleio , @Beast and other knowledgeable members would have much more info about this.

Only a model：

 

[Place Of Space]

Its going to be a heavily modified up rated Mi-26.

China Defense Blog: The Sino-Russian 20+ ton Heavy-lift Helicopter Project, confirmed

"Aleksandra Mikheyev, general manager of the Russian Helicopters, said at the Zhuhai Air Show in November 2014 that the contract would be signed for the China-Russian heavy helicopter joint development project in two or three months, and the aerodynamic configuration and flight performance parameters of the helicopter would be determined by February 2015.

　　Mikheyev said that the model is evolved from the M-26T helicopter, its take-off weight and carrying capacity are all smaller than those of the M-26 helicopter, but it is equipped with the M-26's D-136 engine, and therefore is superior to the M-26 helicopter in terms of thrust-weight ratio and mobility.

　　 The latest coverage of the Russian media, however, described the helicopter as "with a take-off weight of 38 tons and a carrying capacity of less than 15 tons, it can be used on plateaus under thermal climate conditions", which is not a copy and simple improvement of the M-26 helicopter."

These heavy heli in the future will be mainly deployed in southwest Plateau areas. China needs the giant tool to suppress the Indian aggressive challenges.

 

[Place Of Space]

If it is in the disputed area, China will ruthless destroy these contracts in operation.

 

[Aepsilons]

@Nihonjin1051

this news may be for you of interest. we are about to break the alliance between the russians and chinese against japan. and of course to mention, we strengthen the sovereignty over our maritime domain, and further undermine chinese 9-dash-claim.

I said it before, and I'll say it again --- Japan and Vietnam are partners in the truest sense.

 

[[Bregs]]

Smart move by Vietnam to rope in japan and Russia for these projects

 

[Aepsilons]

Vietnam is a force of peace & stability in the region

Smart move by Vietnam to rope in japan and Russia for these projects

Vietnam is indeed wise to bring in the consortium of Russia, Japan, India, the United States to develop Vietnam's Offshore Oil and Gas resources in Vietnam's maritime territory.

 

[TheTheoryOfMilitaryLogistics]

弱者为什么要战斗，仅凭决心又能守护得了什么？

I said it before, and I'll say it again --- Japan and Vietnam are partners in the truest sense

战斗力1+战斗力4=战斗力5，渣渣

 

[SR-91]

I'm surprised to see Russia in the news. Why do they want to upset China n their new found friendship?
Daal me kuch kala hai!!!!!

 

[Aepsilons]

I'm surprised to see Russia in the news. Why do they want to upset China n their new found friendship?
Daal me kuch kala hai!!!!!

Russia doesn't care about international image; Russia will follow any objectives that will benefit Russia. Russia is a continental and military superpower. She is will not be limited for the sake of feelings of any particular nation south of Russia's border.Russia will use whatever is necessary to forward the Russian Agenda Abroad. Russia for Russia, i suppose.

Some countries believe in emotional pacts, Russia does not operate like that.

 

[xyxmt]

Is India not doing it