They do it because they want to make logistics simpler by using a single projectile type. They used to have lower caliber 23mm autocannon with less muzzle velocity. Used in Mi-24 like you said. Having more or less ammo is dependent on several factors. The Mi-24 was designed as a transport aircraft with heavy weapon equipment. Unlike the Apache which its meant to carry no passengers at all. So you have different weight allowances for gun ammo. It is not hard to design a gun with reduced propellant load either. The less pressure on the gun the easier it is to design.
Z-21/Z-X heavy attack helicopter
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Here is a recent video of a KA-52 shooting down an opposing UAV:
Tried with guns first, then a hit with Igla-S.
Since it took some skill to shoot down the drone, use of manned helicopters against drones may be viable.
Guided rockets similar to the APKWS system should be very useful on these occasions. In that sense, a high-power laser would be more useful, and a lighter gun makes more sense. I guess we'll see soon enough
Just a wild guess here, but it seems these features are important for modern attack helicopters:
1. Effective stand-off weaponry and sensors / C3 to guide them
2. A gun capable of hitting small, maneuverable drones [land/sea/air]
3. Superb countermeasures suite
4. Low RCS
5. Range to operate from airbases beyond the reach of enemy GMLRS
1. Effective stand-off weaponry and sensors / C3 to guide them
2. A gun capable of hitting small, maneuverable drones [land/sea/air]
3. Superb countermeasures suite
4. Low RCS
5. Range to operate from airbases beyond the reach of enemy GMLRS
I don’t think so
Four rotor blades, it is Z-19. Z-21 has five.
what? That’s clearly an AH-64
you are right. I assumed it is Chinese because it would be strange for Chinese exhibitor to put a Apache on their stand.