WZ-9 (Wuzhuang Zhisheng-9) Attack helicopter

WZ-9 (Wuzhuang Zhisheng-9) Attack helicopter. First flight: 1982
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Αlso known as: Ζ-9




Technical specifications

DESIGNER Harbin (HAMC)
COUNTRY China
TYPE
Attack helicopter
CREW 2
POWER-PLANT Two Turbomeca Arriel IM1 turboshaft engines
Power, h.p. 2x794
DIMENSIONS
 
Length, m
13,46
Main rotor diameter, m
12,00
Tail rotor diameter, m
1,10
Height, m
3,47
WEIGHT  
Maximum take-off, kg 4.100
Normal take-off, kg 4.060
Empty aircraft, kg 2.050
Internal fuel, kg -
Weight of transported fuel with external tanks, l -
Warload, kg  -
Payload, kg  
- passengers or soldier 10
- freight in cabin 1.863
- with on hook 1.600
PERFORMANCE  
Maximum speed, km/h 305
Cruising speed, km/h 260
Combat range, km
400
Range, km 1.000
Service ceiling, m
6.000
Static ceiling, m
2.600
Rate of climb, m/min
420
ARMAMENT Doesn't have (defensive).
Newer versions are given the ability to carry weaponry a 23mm Type 23-1 gun. Number external hardpoints: 4. Four HJ-8E anti-tank missile launchers or 2 57 mm or 90 mm rocket pods or 2 TY-90 air-to-air missiles or 2 12.7 mm cannon pods.