Z-10 thread

[The Observer]

What are those munitions on the outer pylons? Yet another new missile? It looks like folded wings are tucked on the underside.

how about this?

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[by78]

What are those munitions on the outer pylons? Yet another new missile? It looks like folded wings are tucked on the underside.

I think I've found the answer. This is the CM-501XA/CM-501X loitering munition, first seen at Zhuhai. A blurb about the missile is below.

The CM-501XA loitering munition has a long range. It adopts a single wing with a large aspect ratio and a rectangular projectile body, which can not only improve the lift-drag ratio of the whole projectile and increase the range, but also realize the modular load, which can be either the detection system or the warhead. The CM-501XA is capable of staying in a combat zone for up to 30 minutes at a control radius of 60 km, monitoring the battle zone for extended periods of time and responding to calls to strike time-sensitive targets, such as mobile air defense systems. The CM-501XA loitering munition is 2 meters long and has a cylindrical structure on the head. The rear part of the projectile has a square section (230×230 mm). It has two pop-up wings and weighs over 100 kg. It is equipped with 8.5 kg. Small high rupture disc warhead. It is reported that the loitering munition has more than 30 minutes of endurance and can strike more than 70 kilometers of stationary and moving targets. After the launch, the loitering munition will continue to hover over the battlefield, and when it finds the target or receives an attack command to launch an attack, it has the advantages of both the missile and the drone. The loitering munitions are on standby in the battlefield, causing great deterrents and threats to enemy ground targets

 

[Strangelove]

 

[by78]

A whole lot of Z-10s and other helicopters. The most I have ever seen gathered in one place.

Many Z-10s and Z-19s taking off.

 

[tphuang]

I'm not sure how authentic this account is, but maybe this is final confirmation that PA is getting Z-10s? Imo, they've put a lot of effort in upgrades on Z-10 to get PA to sign on.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1552302658932850691

The geopolitical aspect of this is also quite important, since Pakistan pretty much use Chinese military hardware across all 3 services in front line role. As such, this is very good development for their relationship.

 

[Strangelove]

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Z-10 attack helicopter enters service with PLA Hong Kong Garrison

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Published: Jul 28, 2022 10:15 PM

WZ-10 attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army lift off for a flight training exercise on May 10, 2022. The exercise focused on subjects such as emergency combat sortie, formation flight and firepower escort, aiming to beef up the troops' capability in complex conditions. Photo:China Military

Official reports show that Z-10 attack helicopters for the first time participated in a recent patrol exercise organized by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison, indicating that the garrison has commissioned this type of helicopter to provide escort and air support to other helicopters, vessels and ground troops in joint operations, experts said on Thursday.

The PLA Hong Kong Garrison recently conducted a scheduled joint maritime and air patrol for the second season of the year, featuring training courses including not only patrol but also search and rescue, the PLA Daily reported on Thursday.

It examined the garrison's joint operational capabilities and enhanced troop capability to carry out their defense duties, the report said.

A video attached to the PLA Daily report shows that a number of Z-10 attack helicopters participated in the patrol. The Z-10s are painted with jungle camouflage colors instead of a pure deep green color, indicating that they are likely of the Z-10K variant affiliated the Air Force rather than the Army Aviation Force, observers said.

The commissioning of the Z-10K into the PLA Hong Kong Garrison will contribute to the garrison's capabilities to safeguard Hong Kong, experts said.

The PLA Hong Kong Garrison's aviation sector used to only have transport and utility helicopters, and now the Z-10K attack helicopters can provide escorts for those helicopters, Fu Qianshao, a Chinese military aviation expert, told the Global Times on Thursday.

The attack helicopters can also carry out missions including maritime strikes, coordination with warships and close-range air support for ground troops, Fu said.

It will also contribute to the comprehensive capabilities of joint operations of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison, Fu said.

2022 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, and the PLA Hong Kong Garrison is an important embodiment of national sovereignty, a key force in safeguarding "one country, two systems," and a key footstone in safeguarding Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a spokesperson at China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.

 

[NiuBiDaRen]

History of Z-10 development

 

[aahyan]

Said to be 1st baby of PAA ..... seems photo shopped??

 

[NiuBiDaRen]

I remember not too long ago Pakistan wasn't interested in Z-10 because it wasn't heavy duty enough? How things have changed.

 

[aahyan]

I remember not too long ago Pakistan wasn't interested in Z-10 because it wasn't heavy duty enough? How things have changed.

Because Chinses worked extensively on PAA feedback after their evaluation of Z10....