Photos Of The Day: Type 075 landing helicopter dock 031 In HongKong

 

Defending China for 60 years!

After showing off latest J-35A,  J-20S,  J-15D/T and J-16,  it is only fair to share which old bird the PLAAF is continuing to operate on.

J-7, elephant walk, as part of the celebration of its service with the PLAAF for over 60 years. 

New Real Star Of The Zhuhai Airshow

As if J-35A, J-15D/T and J20 are not star-power enough to ensure that the Zhuhai Airshow is a success,  the PLA release their most powerful weapon,  errr I meant their actual combat pilots from the LH,  PLAAF and the PLANAF as a double-down.

 Judging by the media coverage in China, YouTube comments regarding them,  this particular media strategy worked beautifully (no pun intended)  

Non-headliner Zhuhai Airshow Debut Of The Day: Loitering Land Mines And Their UAV Carrier, And Smart Land "Top Attack" Mines

 

 

 

"Now They Have Done It" Thread Of The Day: image-guided/laser-guided/semi-active guided RPG/Type69 Round

Forever RPG-7/Type69!

 

 

Move Over PLA Army Flyboys, Now It Is PLA Marine's Turn To Show Off Their Shipborne Assault Z20J

The examples on display at the current Zhuhai Airshow belong to the PLAN Marine Aviation Brigade, and provide substantially better features and capacities over the preceding Z-8 and Z-9s. (link)

Similar to the Z-20T,  J variant's stub wings can host different fire support solutions from rockets, gunpods, to ATGM

Introducing Z-20T Assault Helicopter

Another "not so surprising" unveiling at China’s biggest air show in Zhuhai is the Z-20T, the "Assault Version" of the standard Chinese transport helicopter.  

Judging by the exhibition model, this armed variant has similar configuration as the US MH-60L geared to support special operations
 
The front nose is likely be sporting a complete set of forward-looking infrared detection equipment similar to the flying night vision system (PNVS) on the nose of the "Apache" attack helicopter.  In addition, there is a target acquisition/marking system (TADS), which can carry out fire strikes through three channels of white light-thermal imaging and laser.

The Z-20T has a pair of heavy short wings, which can carry large air-to-ground rocket nests, as well as AKD-10 laser semi-active air-launched anti-tank missiles. The ability to carry long-range Blue Arrow-21 anti-tank missiles is also possible.  

Given its layout, the Z-20T is geared to support ground assault missions by specializing in infiltration attacks against key targets, in addition to being a versatile air assault helicopter.

 

 

 

Monday, July 29, 2024

Armed Z-20 Transport Helicopter.

It is unsurprising that the PLA will arm the Z-20 transport helicopter; new photographs of Z-20s with stub wings as mounts for weapons and small total increased lift confirm this anticipation.   Some Chinese military analysts are already laboring the stub wings variant "Z-20W" which indicates its secondary vertical assault mission. 

Take note of the two different stub wings.  The first photo comes from the Navy, and the second is a screen capture of a report on the LH Brigade of the 76th Group Army.

 

Forever RPG

Yes, Norinco is hawking the RPG-7-inspired Type69 rocket launcher at the current Zhuhai Airshow 2024, the same venue that is also showcasing the J-20, J35A, and other cutting-edge defense solutions.

Can't wait to see what happens next?   Modernized Type56 SKS clone?  Perhaps the classic 107mm MRL? That would be a great sign to behold.

A closer look at PBW001E 82mm recoilless rifle for export