Harbin Z-19
| Z-19 Black Whirlwind | |
|---|---|
| Harbin Z-19 making a low-level pass at Zhuhai Airshow 2012 | |
| Role | Reconnaissance and attack helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation |
| First flight | 2011 |
| Introduction | 2012 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Produced | 2011-Present |
| Number built | 186+ |
| Developed from | Harbin Z-9W |
The Harbin Z-19 is a Chinese light reconnaissance/attack helicopter developed by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation (HAMC) for the People's Liberation Army Air Force and the Ground Force Army Aviation. It is a specialized combat variant of the Harbin Z-9, which is a license-built version of the Eurocopter Dauphin.