Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation
| Company type | State-owned enterprise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace, Defence, Automotive |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Jingdezhen , China |
Area served | China |
| Products | Helicopters, helicopter components, automotive parts |
| Owner | Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) |
Number of employees | 4,300 |
| Parent | Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) |
Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) () is a Chinese producer of helicopters and a supplier to the Chinese armed forces. As part of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the company operates out of Jingdezhen, located in Jiangxi province. Changhe's workforce numbers approximately 4,300 employees working within two manufacturing sites, which together span 1.29 million square meters with 0.22 million square meters dedicated to built-up areas. The corporation maintains a joint venture with Agusta Helicopter through Jiangxi Changhe-Agusta Helicopter Co., Ltd, and collaborates with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Additionally, its subsidiary, Changhe Machinery Factory, holds a prominent position within China's automotive sector.
History
Established as a state-owned enterprise in 1969, Changhe has evolved into a principal contractor serving the People's Liberation Army.
Products
Helicopters
- Changhe Z-10 – an attack helicopter currently in production, intended to succeed the Z-9W
- Changhe Z-8 – heavy transport helicopter for naval and army use; Chinese adaptation of the SA321Ja Super Frelon
- Changhe CA109 – utility helicopter modeled on the A109
- Changhe Z-11 – light military utility helicopter
- Changhe Z-18 – designed as the successor to the Z-8 Super Frelon
Components
- Tail rotor pylon for the Sikorsky S-92
- Fuselage production for the Sikorsky S-76
See also
- Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)
- ACAC consortium
- Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group
- Guizhou Aircraft Industry Co.
- Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation
- Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation
- Shaanxi Aircraft Company
- Shanghai Aviation Industrial Company
- Shenyang Aircraft Corporation
- Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation