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New image of the Z-21!
Is this China's new heavy attack heli?Z-20Js join the Z-8C on the Type 075 LHDs!
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Z-21 with its Z-20 DNA
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Yes. It is a 10-ton class based on the Z-20:Is this China's new heavy attack heli?
I thought heavy combat heli is an out-dated concept since its function can be partially replaced by drones which is safer and cheaper.
The concept probably is. But the Z-20 is in major mass production and this is a logical step which probably doesn't entail too much cost since the base is already set up.I thought heavy combat heli is an out-dated concept since its function can be partially replaced by drones which is safer and cheaper.
‘How many of the above they have managed to copy technology from the West and on which their effort is blocked.Top Ten strategic weapons PLA yearning for
1.Stealth fighter
J20 Stealth fighter in service
J35 Carrier-based stealth fighter in development
2.Advanced nuclear submarine
Type 095 SSN under construction
Type 096 SSBN under construction
3.Stealth bomber
H20 stealth bomber in development
4.CATOBAR aircraft carrier
CV18 Fujian flat-top conventional powered aircraft carrier under construction
5.Heavy transport helicopter
AHL heavy cargo helicopter in development
6.Coxial rigid rotor high speed helicopter
no news
7.Super heavy transport lifter
no news
8.Heavy combat helicopter
WZ-21 heavy combat helicopter
9.Tilt-rotor aircraft
no news
0.VTOL/STOL fighter
no news
This thing is looking like a regular flattop!New LHD beung built in Shanghai! Definitely not a regular 075.
Major overhangs and lack of rear elevator looks like a more conventional flattop. In fact, without the rear elevator it could be reserving space for an angled deck!
Dubbed Type 076 but no confirmation.
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