26 August 2014

News Story: China's WZ-10, WZ-19 armed helicopters join in anti-terror drill

Z-19/WZ-19 Attack Helicopter

China's WZ-10 and WZ-19 armed helicopters took part in a multinational anti-terror drill in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday.

The WZ-10 — "the fiery thunderbolt" —is China's first generation of home grown armed helicopters for special purpose while the WZ-19 — "the black whirlwind" — is an upgraded version of the WZ-9.

The two are tasked with reconnaissance and rocket barrages during "Peace Mission 2014" anti-terror drill from Sunday to next Friday.

Read the full story at Want China Times