New Gen Chinese Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) Helicopter

New graphic image of Next Generation Chinese Z-18F Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) helicopter has appeared on Chinese internet. Z-18F ASuW helicopter is designed to independent as well as coordinated Anti-Submarine Warfare missions by finding, tracking and destroying enemy submarines.

It is outfitted with Sonobuoy launcher, forward looking infrared radar (FLIR) system mounted to starboard side, multi-mode 360° surveillance radar mounted under nose, a dipping sonar,  and four weapon stations to carry anti-submarine torpedoes, depth charges and air-to-surface missiles.