The Z-11E is a 2-ton-class light armed helicopter powered by one turbo-shaft engine.
It can carry various weapons, including anti-tank missiles, rockets and machine guns.
Its combat capability is enhanced by a sophisticated fire-control system, including a day / night targeting turret, head up display (HUD) and etc.
The Z-11E is able to perform anti-tank operation, close air support, surveillance and reconnaissance, battlefield command and communication, anti-terrorism and various other missions.
Specifications
Crew
1
Capacity
6
Length
11.24 m (36 ft 11 in) fuselage
13.01 m (43 ft) with rotors turning
Width
1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Height
3.14 m (10 ft 4 in) to top of rotor hub
Empty weight
1,253 kg (2,762 lb)
Max take-off weight
2,250 kg (4,960 lb)
Fuel capacity
423 kg (933 lb) maximum
Powerplant
1 × Liming WZ-8 turboshaft engine,
510 kW (680 hp) for take-off
450 kW (603 hp) max. continuous
350 kW (469 hp) cruise
Main rotor diameter
10.69 m (35 ft 1 in)
Main rotor area
89.8 m2 (967 sq ft)
Blade section
NACA 0012
Performance
Cruise speed
258 km/h (160 mph, 139 kn) max at 1,000 m (3,281 ft)