The Eurocopter SA 365/AS 365 Dauphin 2 is a medium-weight multipurpose twin-engine helicopter originally manufactured by Aerospatiale, later by Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters). Several major variations of the Dauphin have been developed and entered production, including the military-oriented Eurocopter Panther, the HH/MH-65 Dolphin, the Chinese-produced Harbin Z-9 and the improved Eurocopter EC155.
The Harbin Z-9 is a license-built version of the French Eurocopter AS 365 Dauphin, and is manufactured by Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation.Z-9WA is the newer night-capable versions have been built with nose-mounted FLIR. Incorporates a domestic Chinese helmet-mounted sight that is compatible with anti-tank missiles such as HJ-8/9/10, as well as light anti-ship missiles such as C-701/703 and TL-1/10.