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Military transport aircraft on tarmac with vehicles, personnel, and helicopter in background.

China's PLAAF Deploys Y-7G Transport in Medevac Role

In a recent low-key exercise, China's Central Theater Command Air Force showcased its military readiness with a standard search-and-rescue drill, featuring a notable twist: the deployment of a Y-7G transport in a medevac role. This marked a rare public appearance for the aircraft in this configuration.

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Military helicopter hovering over rugged desert terrain with personnel in distance.

China Bolsters SAR Capabilities with Russian Helicopters

China's search and rescue capabilities just got a major boost with the addition of Russian-exported Mi-171Sh helicopters to the 3rd Transportation and SAR Brigade, enabling them to tackle high-risk missions in rugged terrain with greater ease. The brigade has already put the new helicopters to the test in a series of high-profile exercises, including a recent simulation of recovering a downed pilot in high-altitude desert terrain.

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