Rumour time again - possible PLAN deal for Ka-52 helicopters

lcloo

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If they follow AH-1's development from UH-1 Huey, or Z19's development from Z9, a slim attack version of Z20F would be very potent with its heavy weapon payload. And with folded rotor blades, sits well on Type 075's deck.
 
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PUFF_DRAGON

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Why can’t the Chinese just use the WZ-10 for that role?

The Ka-52 and WZ-10 are not in the same weight class. The Ka-52's MTOW is literally 4-5 tons greater than the WZ-10's. This is pretty important considering individual AsHMs weigh upwards of 2 tons.

If you want to carry heavy munitions like anti-submarine rockets or anti-shipping missiles you need a heavy weight helicopter like the Ka-52.
 

blindsight

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The Ka-52 and WZ-10 are not in the same weight class. The Ka-52's MTOW is literally 4-5 tons greater than the WZ-10's. This is pretty important considering individual AsHMs weigh upwards of 2 tons.

If you want to carry heavy munitions like anti-submarine rockets or anti-shipping missiles you need a heavy weight helicopter like the Ka-52.
Why not to use the Z20 for that?
 
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