DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The WZ-10 (Fierce Thunderbolt) is China's primary dedicated attack helicopter, developed jointly by AVIC and featuring an anti-tank/air assault role comparable to the AH-64 Apache. The WZ-10 carries anti-tank guided missiles, air-to-air missiles, rockets, and a chin-mounted gun. It is operated by both PLAGF and PLAMC and forms the backbone of China's helicopter attack force.
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
WZ-10 - AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
VENTAJAS
- Dedicated anti-armor role with HJ-10 ATGM provides standoff kill capability
- Tandem cockpit reduces frontal profile
- All-weather day/night FLIR system for 24-hour operations
- Air-to-air missile capability for helicopter self-defense
- Fully domestic design removes foreign component dependency
DESVENTAJAS
- Engine power limited at high altitude/high temperature environments
- Less combat-proven than AH-64 Apache
- Limited range compared to US/Russian counterparts
- Sensor suite maturity still developing compared to Western systems
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW2 (Tandem)
RANGE800 Km Ferry / 400 Km Combat
ENGINE2× WZ-9 Turboshaft (1,600 Shp Each)
WEIGHT5,540 Kg Empty
CEILING6,400 M
ARMAMENT23mm Gun, 4× HJ-10 ATGMs Or TY-90 AAMs, 57mm/90mm Rocket Pods
MAX SPEED270 Km/H
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