Z-11 is a light utility helicopter developed by Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC). According the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation website, it is claimed to be the first indigenously-designed helicopter in China. Z-11 project started in 1989, first flight was made in Dec 1994. In Oct 2000, test flights of Z-11 were completed.
Variants edit
- Z-11J military version of the Z-11
- Z-11W armed military version of the Z-11 (battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance, ground attack, and medical evacuation roles)
- Z-11WA - scout version
- Z11MB1 - with French Arriel 2B1A engine
- Z-11ME1
- CZ11W - The CZ11W is a light attack helicopter variation. It is powered by one WZ8D or ARRIEL 2B1A turbo-shaft engine and equipped with integrated avionics system, anti-tank missiles, rockets and machine guns. The helicopter is fitted with a targeting sensor turret, and can carry 4 Chinese HJ-8 antitank missiles.
Specifications edit
General characteristics edit
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 6
- Length:11.24 metres (36.9 ft)
- Rotor diameter: 10.69 metres (35.1 ft)
- Height: 3.14 metres (10.3 ft)
- Disc area: 89.8 square metres (967 sq ft)
- Max. takeoff weight: 2,200 kilograms (4,900 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × WZ-8D turboshaft, 510 kW (684 shp)
Performance edit
- Maximum speed: 278 km/h (150 knots, 172 mph)
- Cruise speed: 240 km/h (130 knots, 149 mph)
- Range: 598 km (322 nmi, 371 mi)
- Service ceiling: 5,240 m (17,200 ft) (hovering ceiling, in-ground effect)
Armament edit
- 4× or 8× HJ-8 ATGMs, 2× 12.7mm machine gun pods or 2× 57mm rocket launchers
