Z-9 utility helicopter - family & versions

Curio · Feb 10, 2024

Curio said:
Z-9DE (from Dino X post). Export dedicated anti-surface warfare variant? Four ASCMs fitted. KLC-3B radar possibly fitted - similar configuration to AS565MB

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Saudi Navy AS565MB
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Correction - UAE AS565MB. Apologies.

Curio · Feb 10, 2024

Z-9DE and AS565MB also share similar EO/IR turret configuration - on top of radome. Restricted downward elevation FoV.

Curio · Mar 6, 2025

CATIC stand at IDEX 2025 (Abu Dhabi - UAE) displays Z-9ME. Z-9ME fited with different radar compared to Z-9DE (see previous posts above), dipping sonar and anti-ship cruise missiles. Torpedos and other weapons displayed below.

Z-9 utility helicopter - family & versions

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