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Harbin WZ-19 Black Whirlwind
SİSTEM GENEL BAKIŞI
The WZ-19 (Z-19) is a lightweight dedicated reconnaissance and attack helicopter operated by the People's Liberation Army. Featuring a narrow twin-boom fuselage with tandem cockpit, it carries anti-tank missiles, unguided rockets, and can designate targets for other platforms. Derived from the Z-9 Haitun (Eurocopter Dauphin license), it complements the heavier WZ-10 in PLA aviation.
TAM BOYUTU GÖRÜNTÜLE
Harbin WZ-19 Black Whirlwind - AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
AVANTAJLAR
- Narrow tandem profile minimizes frontal radar and visual signature
- Based on reliable Z-9 airframe with extensive service history
- Anti-tank missile and rocket armament for close air support
- Relatively low cost compared to WZ-10 heavy attack helicopter
- Target designation capability for WZ-10 coordination
DEZAVANTAJLAR
- Lighter armament than WZ-10 limits anti-armor effectiveness
- Based on 1970s civil helicopter design limits growth potential
- No turboshaft engine redundancy
- Smaller payload than Western attack helicopters like OH-58D
TEKNİK ÖZELLİKLER
CREW2 (Tandem)
RANGE700 Km
ENGINE2x WZ-8A Turboshaft
WEIGHT2,700 Kg Empty
CEILING4,500 M
ARMAMENTHJ-8/HJ-9/HJ-10 ATGMs, TY-90 AAMs, 23mm Cannon Pod, 57mm/90mm Rockets
MAX SPEED245 Km/H
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SIGN INBENZER SİSTEMLER
Protection level against contemporary ATGM threats is the defining metric here, and these figures hold up well.