The Z-10 attack helicopter's development began in the mid-1990s. The prototype of the Z-10 made its maiden flight in 2003. The primary mission of the Z-10 is anti-armor and battlefield interdiction. It also has some limited air-to-air combat capabilities.
The Z-10 helicopter has a standard gunship configuration with a narrow fuselage and stepped tandem cockpits. Gunner is seated at the front and the pilot is at the rear. The fuselage has sloped sides to reduce radar cross-section. All vital areas are believed to be protected by armor plates.
The prototype of the Z-10 is powered by two Canadian Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67C turboshaft engines, delivering 1,531 hp each. This helicopter may be fitted with a fly-by-wire control, a helmet-mounted sight for the head-up display, a television and forward-looking infrared sensors, radar and laser warning receivers, an infrared jammer and decoy dispensers.
- Scale: 1/48
- Item Type: Plastic Model Aircraft Kit
- Model Brief:
- Length: 292.7mm
- Rotor Diameter: 281mm
- Total Parts: 140+
- Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece
- Total Sprues: 6 sprues
- Released Date: 2023-03
- More Features:
- Detailed fuselage w/accurate design
- Finely detailed cockpit
- Photo-etched parts included
- Detailed fuselage w/accurate design