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Z-19

Z-19

Attack Helicopters
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Z-19
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Basic Information
Name
Z-19
Designation
Z-19
Alternate Designation
Black Whirlwind (Chinese nickname), WZ-19 (export designation), Z-19E (export version)
Equipment Type
Attack Helicopters
Manufacturer
Harbin Aviation Industry
Date of Introduction
2012
Description

The Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA) Z-19, WZ-19 export designation, is a light attack and reconnaissance helicopter derived from the Harbin Z-9W tactical transport helicopter. The aircraft was developed by Harbin Aviation Industry with the maiden flight performed in 2011 and its entry into service one year later. The Z-19 helicopter features a tandem two-seat cockpit and can be fitted with pod-mounted 23mm guns, rocket launchers, HJ-8 anti-tank missiles and TY-90 air-to-air missiles. Besides, the Z-19 helicopter features a pod with FLIR, TV and laser designator/range finder mounted under the aircraft's nose. The aircraft is powered by two WZ-8C turboshafts developing 940-hp of power at takeoff. The Z-19 light attack and reconnaissance helicopter is intended to complement the heavier and more sophisticated Z-10 attack helicopter within the Chinese military.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 2
Max Speed 280.0 km/h
Range 700.0 km
Service Ceiling 6000 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Attack Helicopters
Status Active
Also Known As Black Whirlwind (Chinese nickname), WZ-19 (export designation), Z-19E (export version)
Origin China
Contractor Harbin Aviation Industry
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2012
First Flight 2011
Total Production 200
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 2
Main Rotor Blades 4
Number of Engines 2
Area — Main Rotor Disc Area 112 square meter
Dimensions — Height 4.0 meter
Dimensions — Length 12 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 23 millimeter
Dimensions — Main Rotor Diameter 11.9 meter
Mass — Empty Weight 2,350 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 4,500 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 6,000 meter
Performance — Max Range 700 kilometer
Power — Max Power at TakeOff 1,880 hp
Speed — Climb Rate 9 mps
Speed — Cruise Speed 245 kph
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 280 kph
Time — Flight Endurance 4 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Air-to-Air Missiles: TY-90 (4)
Item 2 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: HJ-8E (8)
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002932

Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12 m
Width
11.9 m
Height
4 m
Weight
4500 kg
Operators (1)
China
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