China Had 1,500 Helicopters. So Why Were They Missing?

Sep 07, 2026 - 09:40
0

.

China has one of the world’s largest military helicopter fleets. So why were PLA helicopters barely visible during the critical first 72 hours of the Himalayan disaster? This short compares China’s rescue response with Nepal’s—and asks whether military purges, command problems, or political caution left Beijing’s enormous aviation resources sitting on the sidelines.

.

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Wow Wow 0
Sad Sad 0
Angry Angry 0

Comments (0)

User