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WZ-10 Attack Helicopter
The new WZ-10 (Wuzhuang Zhisheng-10) is apparently similar to the South African Rooviak and Italian Agusta A129. The helicopter can carry up to 8 ATGMs, or IR-guided short-range AAMs. It is also believed to be equipped with flight transmission systems from the Z-9. Future upgrades to the WZ-10A are likely to include new radar, fire control systems, infrared exhaust suppression and the ability to be flown from naval vessels.
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The PLA (People’s Liberation Army) Aviation lacks an attack helicopter such as the AH-64 Apache or Mi-28 Havoc. The limited attack helicopter force consists of 30-40 WZ-9s and 8 SA-342L Gazelles, along with 60 Mi-17 Hips with unguided rocket launchers.
The primary mission for the treetop hugging WZ-10 is battlefield interdiction, eliminating the enemy ground-fixed and mobile forces, and concurrently certain air combat ability.
Development of a dedicated attack helicopter began in the mid-1990s at the 602 Institute and Changhe(承德) Aircraft Industry Company (CHAIC) in Jingdezhen（景德镇）, Jiangxi（江西） Province. The new WZ-10 (Wuzhuang Zhisheng-10) is apparently similar to the South African Rooviak and Italian Agusta A129. The design uses the power plant and transmission derived from the Harbin Z-9, with the fuselage modified to accommodate two pilots.
The helicopter can carry up to 8 ATGMs, or IR-guided short-range AAMs. Although the helicopter might still not be as capable as the U.S. AH-64 Apache, it will probably play a significant role in Army Aviation modernization and force capabilities.
According to another report, the PLA originally selected the MI-35, but chose the Rranco-German Tiger as the source of emulation. Around 1991-92, the PLA leased a single Pakistani AH-1 for technical evaluation.
Future upgrades to the WZ-10 will include sensor package carried on the Z-11 light helicopter that will improve target acquisition. The WZ-10 is equipped with FLIR thus allowing operations in all weather.
The helicopter has a net weight of approximately 5,543 kilograms, approximate length of 14.15 meters, height of 3.84 meters, and width of roughly 4.25 meters at its widest point.
The WZ-10 is believed to be equipped with flight transmission system from the Z-9. The main rotor consists of 4 blades made up of a compound material. The diameter of the blades is approximately 12 meters. The WZ-10 has a non-traditional design that uses composite and radar absorbent materials.
The WZ-10 is believed to have two European MTR 390 turboshafts, though concrete information on the system is not entirely clear. The navigation and avionics are probably from domestic sources. The navigation system consists of radio-altimeter, Doppler radar and GPS.
Reports indicate that the WZ-10 has an optics system that relays sensor information to the pilot’s helmets; essentially a system similar to the US Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System (IHADSS). The helmet system also controls the direction that the machine gun is aiming. This allows the pilots to have improved situation awareness, as they can monitor flight systems and observe the terrain.
Two wings along the fuselage that are roughly 4.32 meters long may carry 1,500 kilograms of munitions, including 57.0 mm multi-barrel rockets and the red arrow anti-tank missile. A 23 mm machine gun is fixed to the cabin at the front of the helicopter.
The fire control system is similar to the French Starry Night digital integration design.
The cabin's bulletproof glass may resist 7.62 millimeter ammunition, and the composite armor under the cabin resists 12.7 millimeters machine gun fire. The cabin is equipped to maximize fire protection and the WZ-10 is also outfitted with ejection seats similar to the Ka-50.
The WZ-10 is also equipped with radar warning systems and with systems that will alert the crew that it has been targeted with laser range finders. The helicopter is also equipped with passive countermeasures and friend-or-foe IFF.
In the future, upgrades to the WZ-10A are likely to include new radar, fire control systems, infrared exhaust suppression and the ability to be flown from naval vessels.
The PLA (People’s Liberation Army) Aviation lacks an attack helicopter such as the AH-64 Apache or Mi-28 Havoc. The limited attack helicopter force consists of 30-40 WZ-9s and 8 SA-342L Gazelles, along with 60 Mi-17 Hips with unguided rocket launchers.
The primary mission for the treetop hugging WZ-10 is battlefield interdiction, eliminating the enemy ground-fixed and mobile forces, and concurrently certain air combat ability.
Development of a dedicated attack helicopter began in the mid-1990s at the 602 Institute and Changhe(承德) Aircraft Industry Company (CHAIC) in Jingdezhen（景德镇）, Jiangxi（江西） Province. The new WZ-10 (Wuzhuang Zhisheng-10) is apparently similar to the South African Rooviak and Italian Agusta A129. The design uses the power plant and transmission derived from the Harbin Z-9, with the fuselage modified to accommodate two pilots.
The helicopter can carry up to 8 ATGMs, or IR-guided short-range AAMs. Although the helicopter might still not be as capable as the U.S. AH-64 Apache, it will probably play a significant role in Army Aviation modernization and force capabilities.
According to another report, the PLA originally selected the MI-35, but chose the Rranco-German Tiger as the source of emulation. Around 1991-92, the PLA leased a single Pakistani AH-1 for technical evaluation.
Future upgrades to the WZ-10 will include sensor package carried on the Z-11 light helicopter that will improve target acquisition. The WZ-10 is equipped with FLIR thus allowing operations in all weather.
The helicopter has a net weight of approximately 5,543 kilograms, approximate length of 14.15 meters, height of 3.84 meters, and width of roughly 4.25 meters at its widest point.
The WZ-10 is believed to be equipped with flight transmission system from the Z-9. The main rotor consists of 4 blades made up of a compound material. The diameter of the blades is approximately 12 meters. The WZ-10 has a non-traditional design that uses composite and radar absorbent materials.
The WZ-10 is believed to have two European MTR 390 turboshafts, though concrete information on the system is not entirely clear. The navigation and avionics are probably from domestic sources. The navigation system consists of radio-altimeter, Doppler radar and GPS.
Reports indicate that the WZ-10 has an optics system that relays sensor information to the pilot’s helmets; essentially a system similar to the US Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System (IHADSS). The helmet system also controls the direction that the machine gun is aiming. This allows the pilots to have improved situation awareness, as they can monitor flight systems and observe the terrain.
Two wings along the fuselage that are roughly 4.32 meters long may carry 1,500 kilograms of munitions, including 57.0 mm multi-barrel rockets and the red arrow anti-tank missile. A 23 mm machine gun is fixed to the cabin at the front of the helicopter.
The fire control system is similar to the French Starry Night digital integration design.
The cabin's bulletproof glass may resist 7.62 millimeter ammunition, and the composite armor under the cabin resists 12.7 millimeters machine gun fire. The cabin is equipped to maximize fire protection and the WZ-10 is also outfitted with ejection seats similar to the Ka-50.
The WZ-10 is also equipped with radar warning systems and with systems that will alert the crew that it has been targeted with laser range finders. The helicopter is also equipped with passive countermeasures and friend-or-foe IFF.
In the future, upgrades to the WZ-10A are likely to include new radar, fire control systems, infrared exhaust suppression and the ability to be flown from naval vessels.
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