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Chu Hummingbird Helicopter

Designed by Major General C. J. Chu in the 1940s, with a first flight in 1948 the Chu Hummingbird was a twin rotor coaxial helicopter. Two examples were built, with the Model A built for non-flying tests and the Model B capable of flight. After the victory of the People’s Republic of China, Chu evacuated to Taiwan, abandoning the Hummingbird on the mainland. Nothing is known of its fate after this.

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Did you know China’s new Z-20T assault helicopter will make its public debut in the air? 🚁

At the upcoming 7th China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin (Oct 16-19), the Chinese Z-20T assault helicopter is set to perform live for the first time. It’s not just a showpiece—it’s a beefed-up version of the Z-20, with stub wings, weapons pylons, anti-tank and guided rockets, plus a targeting system to turn up the firepower.

What makes it wild is how it blurs lines: transport abilities and attack capability in one machine. The PLA’s flex across aviation tech is getting more flexible and fierce.

Curious how this changes the aerial game? Check it out: Read more about the Z-20T’s debut and what it really means.

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Chu CJC-3 Helicopter

The Chu CJC-3 was an experimental tandem-rotor helicopter designed in Taiwan in the early 1950’s by Major General C. J. Chu. First flying in 1952, the CJC-3 was followed by an upgraded version the CJC-3A in 1956.

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