China's AC332 helicopter makes first full-state flight

STORY: China's AC332 helicopter makes first full-state flight DATELINE: April 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of AC332 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SHENGWEI, Chief designer of AC332 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI SHENGWEI, Chief designer of AC332 STORYLINE: China's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight on Friday in China's Tianjin. With a maximum takeoff weight of 3,850 kilograms, the AC332 can carry up to 10 passengers. It has a maximum cruise speed of 260 kilometers per hour and a maximum flight range of 693 kilometers, according to its developer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SHENGWEI, Chief designer of AC332 "AC332 has seen significant improvements in operation capabilities in plateau areas, as well as in the high-altitude performance, man-machine efficiency, easy operation, riding comfort, and functional reliability." The helicopter has lower operatin