| WZ-9 | |
|---|---|
| Type | turboshaft |
| National origin | People's Republic of China |
| Manufacturer | AVIC South Aviation Industry Company |
| Designer | AVIC Air Power Machinery Research Institute |
| Major applications | CAIC Z-10 |
The WZ-9 is a turboshaft engine developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China. It entered production in 2009.
Variants
- WZ-9
- 1,000 kW (1,300 shp) Turboshaft engine for the Z-10 helicopter.
- WZ-9C
- 1,200 kW (1,600 shp) upgraded turboshaft engine for the newer batches of the Z-10 helicopter.
Specifications (WZ-9)
General characteristics
- Type: turboshaft engine
- Length:
- Diameter:
- Dry weight:
Components
- Compressor:
Performance
- Maximum power output: 1,000 kW (1,341 hp)
References
- ^ China Aerospace Propulsion Technology Summit (PDF), Galleon (Shanghai) Consulting, 2012, p. 4, archived from the original (PDF) on 8 December 2013, retrieved 28 May 2015
- "PLA arming Z-10 with new rocket pods". Janes. 8 November 2023.