China Demonstrates Capability To Use Its Commercial Ships For Military Purposes


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China Published Russian S-400 Missiles, SU-35 Jets Could Jeopardize US-India Defence Ties – Military Analysts The video shows the Z-19 and Z-8 helicopters landing and taking off from a commercial semi-submersible heavy-lift ship’s deck, marked with three operating spots. The Z-19 is a light reconnaissance and attack helicopter developed by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation. The Z-8 is a heavy transport helicopter, used in logistics and other utility duties. A screengrab from CCTV 7 footage released on 19 August showing a PLAGF Z-8 helicopter about to land on a commercial semi-submersible heavy-lift ship. (CCTV 7 via js7tv.cn) The video showed that...