Large civil helicopter AC313A makes maiden flight(1/6)

AC313A, China's independently-developed large utility civil helicopter conducts its maiden flight at Lvmeng airport, Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 17, 2022. (Photo provided to China News Service)

AC313A is a major aerial vehicle model which is specially developed to meet the country's demands of air rescue missions. It is expected to help assist the country in strengthening the national air emergency rescue system and capabilities.

AC313A, China's independently-developed large utility civil helicopter conducts its maiden flight at Lvmeng airport, Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 17, 2022. (Photo provided to China News Service)

AC313A, China's independently-developed large utility civil helicopter conducts its maiden flight at Lvmeng airport, Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 17, 2022. (Photo provided to China News Service)

AC313A, China's independently-developed large utility civil helicopter lands at Lvmeng airport, Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 17, 2022. (Photo provided to China News Service)

AC313A, China's independently-developed large utility civil helicopter lands at Lvmeng airport, Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 17, 2022. (Photo provided to China News Service)

Staff members celebrate after the helicopter ACA313A successfully completes its maiden flight in Lvmeng airport, Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 17, 2022. (Photo provided to China News Service)