AVIC WZ-9
| WZ-9 | |
|---|---|
| Type | turboshaft |
| National origin | People's Republic of China |
| Designer | 602nd Research Institute |
| Major applications | CAIC Z-10 |
The WZ-9 (WoZhou-9 (涡轴-9)) is a turboshaft engine developed in the People's Republic of China for use in the CAIC Z-10 attack helicopter.
Design and development
Design of the new engine, entrusted to the 602nd Research Institute, began in the early 2000s with flight ready engines powering the prototypes of the Z-10 attack helicopter.
Specifications (WZ-9)
General characteristics
- Type: turboshaft engine
- Length:
- Diameter:
- Dry weight:
Components
- Compressor:
- Combustors: reverse-flow
Performance
- Maximum power output: 1,000 kW (1,341 hp)
- Overall pressure ratio: 8+
- Turbine inlet temperature: 1,355 °C (2,471 °F; 1,628 K)
- Specific fuel consumption: 0.311 kg/kW/h (0.511 lb/hp/h)
- Power-to-weight ratio: 5.5 kW/kg (3.3 hp/lb)