China's Z-11WB light helo takes first flight

[Zarvan]

China's Avicopter Z-11WB light helicopter made its first flight in Jingdezhen, home of the Changhe Aircraft Industries Group, on 28 September.

The Z-11WB is the military version of the 2.2-tonne, six-passenger AC-311 light helicopter that first flew in November 2010.

This, in turn, is a development of the Avicopter Z-11, itself derived from the Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil, now Airbus Helicopters H125. The major difference appears to be that the AC311 has a redesigned cockpit area likely inspired by the Airbus H120, also co-produced by Avicopter. The redesign increases visibility and uses multifunctional cockpit displays.

Chinese reports say the Z-11WB has military modifications in order to "carry out ground support, attack, battlefield reconnaissance, command, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, counter-smuggling and other tasks." Early images show that it carries a lower-nose mounted electro-optical pod and has pylons for ordnance.




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China's Z-11WB light helo takes first flight - IHS Jane's 360

 

[Kompromat]

Good option for tactical teams working in urban environment

 

[Zarvan]

Good option for tactical teams working in urban environment

Any idea what kind of weapons it will be able to carry ?

 

[cnleio]

Any idea what kind of weapons it will be able to carry ?

Original Z-11, can carry 4x ATGMs (HJ-8)

Z-11WB design for Spec Ops as same as AH-6

 

[Zarvan]

Original Z-11, can carry 4x ATGMs (HJ-8)
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Z-11WB design for Spec Ops as same as AH-6
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This is great

 

[Indus Falcon]

China's Avicopter Z-11WB light helicopter made its first flight in Jingdezhen, home of the Changhe Aircraft Industries Group, on 28 September.

The Z-11WB is the military version of the 2.2-tonne, six-passenger AC-311 light helicopter that first flew in November 2010.

This, in turn, is a development of the Avicopter Z-11, itself derived from the Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil, now Airbus Helicopters H125. The major difference appears to be that the AC311 has a redesigned cockpit area likely inspired by the Airbus H120, also co-produced by Avicopter. The redesign increases visibility and uses multifunctional cockpit displays.

Chinese reports say the Z-11WB has military modifications in order to "carry out ground support, attack, battlefield reconnaissance, command, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, counter-smuggling and other tasks." Early images show that it carries a lower-nose mounted electro-optical pod and has pylons for ordnance.




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China's Z-11WB light helo takes first flight - IHS Jane's 360

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China's Avicopter Z-11WB light helicopter made its first flight in Jingdezhen, home of the Changhe Aircraft Industries Group, on 28 September.

The Z-11WB is the military version of the 2.2-tonne, six-passenger AC-311 light helicopter that first flew in November 2010.

This, in turn, is a development of the Avicopter Z-11, itself derived from the Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil, now Airbus Helicopters H125. The major difference appears to be that the AC311 has a redesigned cockpit area likely inspired by the Airbus H120, also co-produced by Avicopter. The redesign increases visibility and uses multifunctional cockpit displays.

Chinese reports say the Z-11WB has military modifications in order to "carry out ground support, attack, battlefield reconnaissance, command, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, counter-smuggling and other tasks." Early images show that it carries a lower-nose mounted electro-optical pod and has pylons for ordnance.
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Like the Z-11, the Z-11WB is likely powered by the WZ8D turboshaft engine, a co-produced version of the Turbomeca Arriel 2B1A.

Chinese reports note that the Z-11WB development will be completed and deliveries will begin in 2016. However, it is not clear from these reports whether the Army Aviation Corps of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) ground forces will be the key customer.

The PLA has not purchased previously developed armed versions of the Z-11 and the Z-11WB could fill a longstanding requirement for a light attack/reconnaissance helicopter.

China's Z-11WB light helo takes first flight - IHS Jane's 360

 

[Indus Falcon]

 

[Arsalan mehmud]

Good option for pakistan...

 

[Indus Falcon]

 

[Zarvan]

Good option for pakistan...

Well it can be option for Para Military Forces. And also in Siachin to provide support and fire power to our troops