Thread: Pictures of China's new WZ10 attack helicopter

For me, the most intriguing thing about these choppers is the ability to carry up to four PL-9 IR A/A missiles.

Looks a little like the TAI T-129

The first operational regiment of the new WZ-10 is 5th LH Regiment, 1st group army, Nanjing MR (the one that is facing TW)

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Any reliable specifications around.

Is this a light attack helicopter for higher altitude operations?

consider they only recently certified Z-8 (ac313) to operate in Tibet, it is safe to assume no.

Why does the WZ-10 look suspiciously familiar, like a European design?

Originally Posted by gunnut

Why does the WZ-10 look suspiciously familiar, like a European design?

Can't imagine . . . . .

Originally Posted by gunnut

Why does the WZ-10 look suspiciously familiar, like a European design?

I was thinking of the Rooivalk.

gunnut,

B/c

Quote from Janes.

Eurocopter France became partner in programme 15 May 1997 with USD70 million to USD80 million, nine-year contract to assist in developing rotor system; joined 22 March 1999 by Agusta (now AgustaWestland) with contract (approximately Lit50 billion; USD30 million) to be responsible for transmission system and vibration analysis