Russia and China are to develop an Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter. A framework agreement on the joint project was signed on May 8 between Aviation Industries of China and Russian Helicopters. The AHL will have a take-off weight of 38 tons, an internal cargo capacity of 10 tons or a 15 ton underslung load. Russian Helicopters said preliminary technical specifications for the type had been drawn up.
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