The Chinese introduced the
Z-20 into service in October 2019.
The Z-20 is basically a Chineseized advanced version of the S-70C-2 Blackhawks (Unit 122) that China acquired in 1984 before Tiannamen.
It's not a straight Blackhawk clone though.
It has a 5 bladed rotor (Blackhawk has 4-bladed rotor), more powerful engines (2400 SHP vs 2000 shp on Blackhawk), and various improved technologies allowing it to work above 13,200 ft.
Recently, Z-20s have been seen with external weapons pylons, similar to the Blackhawk.
