The Zhi-8 (Z-8) is the naval utility helicopter built by Changhe Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province. The helicopter is a reverse-engineering of the French SA 321Ja Super Frelon utility helicopter, which is also in service with the PLA Navy in a small number. The Z-8 is also produced in army transport variant Z-8A and utility variant Z-8F.
