Changhe Z-10
Summary
| Category | Helicopter |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| First flight | 29 April 2003 |
| Year of introduction | 2012 |
| Number produced | 109 units |
Description
The Changhe Z-10 is a Chinese military attack helicopter developed by the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation. It was primarily designed for anti-armor and close air support missions. The development of the Z-10 began in the late 1990s, with its first flight taking place in 2003. This helicopter features a tandem cockpit design and is equipped with advanced avionics, including a helmet-mounted display system and a mast-mounted sight. It is armed with a range of weapons, such as air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, rockets, and a 23mm cannon. The Z-10 has been deployed by the People's Liberation Army Ground Force in various operational theaters.
Technical specifications
| Version: Z-10A | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 members |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h (186 mph) |
| Height | 3.9 m (12.6 ft) |
| Length | 14.2 m (46.4 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 6400 m (20997 ft) |
| Empty weight | 5540 kg (12214 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7000 kg (15432 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 12.0 m/s (39.4 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbines Zhuzhou WZ-9 delivering 1000 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
China | 106 (+12) | |
|
Pakistan | 3 (+17) | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
Armament
Missiles payload:
- Anti-Tank HJ-8Th茅oriquement jusqu'脿 16
- Anti-Tank KD-9 (K/AKD9)
- Anti-Tank KD-10 (K/AKD10)
- Air-to-Air Short-Range PL-5
- Air-to-Air Short-Range PL-7
Photo of Z-10
Credits: Alert5