Z-9 ASW chopper is based on 1980s dauphines. Today's standard of NATO dauphins are very different from Z-9 (speaking of logic).
Would you enlighten us all by telling in what way are they different?
Lets try stick with the question: can a Z-9 operate from e.g. an ex-US OHP or an ex-UK Type 21, and if not why not?
Clearly, a Dauphin produced in 1980-something and one produced today would be fitted with different equipments. But what does that have to do with being able to land on a frigate? Or being rearmed and refueled on board a frigate? Or being housed and maintained in a ship hangar?
Likewise, there are bound to be differences between a French built Dauphin and a Chinese built Z-9. But the questions is what these differences are and whether they are relevant in the context of being able to operate from a frigate. If the helicopter functions as a self-contained ASW-system, that detects and engaged targets autonomously, then there is little reason for there to be any incompatibility with the shipplatform. And to the extent there is, it will likely be one of communications/datatransmission gear, which is something that can be fixed relatively easily.
Super lynx would fit PN role much better. at least it is capable of basic MPA duties.
And Super Lynx would be compatible with F22P? You see, it works both ways: if Z-9 is somehow incompatible with OHP, then why is SuperLynx expected to be compatible with F22p...?
As for Super Lynx being 'capable of basic MPA duties', I don't know what you think those are, but there is nothing a SuperLynx can do that a Z-9C can't do. ... :
The naval Super Lynx is a multi-role helicopter for anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue and utility operations.It is equipped with:
-a 360° scan radar in the chin fairing under the nose
-a Thermal Imager or FLIR on a gimballed mount in the nose
-an active dipping sonar AN/AQS-13
Weapons include:
up to 4 Sea SKua short range (25km) all-weather anti-ship missile
a range of depth charges, among which Mark 11 depth charges, and light weight ASW torpedoes, such as the Mark 44, Mark 46, the A244S and the Stingray torpedoes.
Optional equipment:
-a magnetic anomaly detector
-a range of surveillance equipment e.g. reconnaissance/camera pods
-a Defensive Aids Subsystem (DAS), comprising missile warner, -infrared jammer and flare dispenser
Paraphrased from:
Super Lynx Combat Helicopter - Naval Technology
The naval variant of the Eurocopter AS 565MB Panther can be configured for search and rescue, patrol and surveillance, anti-submarine and anti-surface-ship roles.
The anti-submarine warfare version of the helicopter is armed with two torpedoes.
For the anti-surface ship mission the helicopter is armed with four AS 15 TT radar guided anti-ship missiles and has a chin-mounted Agrion 15 radar. A 20mm cannon is installed for self defence.
AS565MB Panther Naval Helicopter - Naval Technology
The Z-9C was designed for both ASW role, equipped with dipping sonar, sonar buoys, magnetic anomaly detector (MAD), and two external weapon pylons to carry 1~2 ET52 (A244/S copy) anti-submarine torpedoes. A second mission for the Z-9C is target detection and data relay. The helicopter could use its KLC-1 surface search radar to locate enemy surface vessels at ‘over-the-horizon’ distance, and transmit the target information to the YJ-83 anti-ship missile during its midcourse flight using the datalink antenna installed on the helicopter’s cockpit roof. Some Z-9Cs are configured for SAR missions with a hoist, FLIR unit, and searchlight. A recent Internet-source photo revealed that the HAMC is currently developing an improved variant of the Z-9C designated Z-9D. The helicopter can carry two TL-10 anti-ship missiles developed by Hongdu Aviation Industry Group.
The Z-9C carries an indigenous KLC-1 surface search radar developed by the Nanjing Electronic Research institute (14 Institute). The X-band radar was designed to search and track surface vessels, with a maximum detection range of 92km against fishing boat-sized targets and 118km against small- to medium-sized surface vessel.
ASW equipments onboard the Z-9C include a Type 605 (Chinese copy of the U.S. AN/AQS-13) dipping sonar, a box of 12 passive sonobuoys, four active sonobuoys, a temperature buoy and a maritime environment buoy. The helicopter is equipped with a radio receiver, allowing it to receive the signal of sonobuoys at 10km range when flying at 120km/h speed.
For search and rescue missions, the helicopter can be fitted with a 250kg-capacity hoist with winch and scoop fitted externally above the starboard side cabin door, an FLIR unit and a searchlight.
Zhi-9C/D Naval Helicopter - SinoDefence.com
See also:
http://cnair.top81.cn/z-8_z-9_z-11.htm
It carries basically the same dipping sonar as SuperLynx!!
AS 565MB Panther Naval Helicopter
Z-9C PLAN
Z-9EC PN
Z-9D PLAN
Just kidding. Good news.
