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The AVIC Z-10ME attack helicopter has not yet attracted any export sales. (Photo: Norbert Neumann/Shephard)
China’s Aviation Industry Corporation has showcased the Z-10EM, an upgraded version of its Z-10 attack helicopter, designed for export markets.
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has showcased its Z-10ME attack helicopter at the Singapore Airshow 2024 for the first time.
The Z-10ME, an upgraded export version of the company’s Z-10 tandem two-seat attack helicopter, has improved armour and countermeasures.
Despite making its first appearance at the Zhuhai Airshow in 2018, the Z-10ME has not yet attracted any export sales. Three were initially given to Pakistan for extended evaluations but Islamabad cancelled a potential contract for the helicopter in 2022.
AVIC claimed that the attack aircraft had “good flight performance and excellent manoeuvrability at ultra-low altitude”, but company representatives refused to comment further at the
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