CHAI C-78

The CHAI C-78 is a single-engine ground-attack jet VTOL developed in Zhonghua. It was developed through study of the Britannian AV-121 gunship as well as the Izumo YAGR-3A, combining features from both designs as well as the needs of the PLA to create the C-78. The C-78 is primarily designed to combat ground threats but is able to engage air targets as well. It was designed and is manufactured by the Chang He Aircraft Industries (CHAI) company.

The C-78 has been exported to other nations and is in active use by the PLA and several other nations. The C-78 has been nicknamed the Black Tornado by PLA troops, becomingthe semi-official designation for the medium VTOL gunship.