Main armament of the Z-10ME helicopter

The debate about the FB-10A missiles for the CS/SA5 anti-aircraft missiles has not yet died down, today we will talk about the new Chinese helicopter Z-10ME.
The main armament of this helicopter is not the AKD-9 or 10, although in reality it can carry and use them. HJ-10 and HJ-9. Do you think I pulled these letters out of thin air??

The Chinese attack helicopter Z-10ME (export modification WZ-10*) is a modern combat vehicle developed by *Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) for the international market.

Main characteristics of the Z-10ME:

  • Crew: 2 people (pilot and weapons operator)
  • Engines: 2 × turboshaft WZ-9 (or improved versions), providing better thrust-to-weight ratio compared to early Z-10
  • Maximum speed: ~300 km/h
  • Practical range: ~800 km
  • Practical ceiling: ~6,000 m

Z-10ME armament:

1. Guided missiles

  • ATGM:
  • HJ-10 (analogous to AGM-114 Hellfire) – laser-guided missile with tandem warhead, range up to 10 km.
  • HJ-9 - a lighter ATGM with a range of up to 5 km.
  • BA-7 - a new missile with the ability to destroy armored vehicles and fortified targets.
  • Air-to-air missiles:
  • TY-90 - a specialized missile for combating helicopters and UAVs, with a range of up to 6 km.
    -The HJ-9 ATGM has a limited range, but is fast, unlike the HJ-10

The HJ-10 is a Chinese high-precision anti-tank missile (ATGM) designed to destroy armored vehicles, fortified positions, and low-flying, low-speed targets. It is an analogue of the American AGM-114 Hellfire and is widely used on attack helicopters, including the Z-10ME, as well as on UAVs and ground launchers.


HJ-10 Main Specifications

  • Type: Laser-guided / radio command (different seeker options are possible)
  • Caliber: ~150–170 mm
  • Length: ~1.7–1.8 m
  • Missile weight: ~40–45 kg
  • Warhead: Tandem HEAT (penetrates up to 1000–1200 mm of armor behind ERA)
  • Firing range:
  • Minimum: ~500 m
  • Maximum: 8–10 km (depending on modification)
  • Flight speed: ~400–500 m/s (supersonic)
  • Guidance:
  • Semi-active laser (SACLOS) – requires illumination targets
  • Options with radio command or IR homing are possible
  • Platforms:
  • Helicopters (Z-10, Z-19, Z-20)
  • UAVs (Wing Loong, CH-5)
  • Ground-based ATGMs

Features and comparison with analogues

| Parameter | HJ-10 (China) | AGM-114 Hellfire (USA) | 9M120 Ataka (Russia) | Spike-ER (Israel) |
|--------------|------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------|
| Guidance | Laser/radio | Laser/Radar/IR | Radio Command/Laser | Electro-Optical/IR |
| Range | Up to 10 km | Up to 8–11 km | Up to 6–8 km | Up to 8–10 km |
| Warhead | Tandem | Tandem/Fragmentation | Tandem/Thermobaric | Tandem/HE fragmentation |
| Carriers | Helicopters, UAVs | Helicopters, UAVs | Helicopters, IFVs | Helicopters, UAVs |

Advantages of the HJ-10:
✅ High accuracy (CEP ~0.5–1 m)
✅ Possibility of hitting not only armored vehicles, but also pillboxes, low-flying helicopters
✅ Compatibility with Chinese UAVs and helicopters
✅ Lower cost compared to Western counterparts

Disadvantages:
❌ Dependence on laser guidance (vulnerable to smoke screens and electronic warfare)
❌ Limited effectiveness against modern active defense systems (e.g., Arena-M, Trophy)


HJ-10 modifications

  1. HJ-10A – basic version with laser guidance.
  2. HJ-10B – improved seeker (combined guidance system is possible).
  3. HJ-10E – export version with adaptation for different carriers.

Combat use

  • Used by China and importing countries (Pakistan, African countries, Middle East).
  • Can be used with UAVs for precision strikes on tanks and fortifications.
  • The Z-10ME helicopter can carry up to 8–16 HJ-10 missiles (depending on configuration).

Conclusion: The HJ-10 is an effective ATGM, making the Z-10ME a dangerous opponent for modern tanks and fortifications. However, its effectiveness depends on the conditions of use and the level of enemy counteraction.

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Main documents(data)
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https://nevskii-bastion.ru/z-10-china/

https://www.airwar.ru/enc/ah/z10me.html#LTH

https://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft29765.htm

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.china-arms.com/2024/02/z-10me-debuts-in-singapore-airshow/amp/

Brother, the Red Arrow 10 is for a car, it is too heavy, and it is fiber-optic guidance, like a storm in the COD, the operator can see the missile field of view in the car, and its range is 12km

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yes. none of HJ-9/10 is a heli armament
I’m sure this article is just AI generated nonsense

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The helicopter is called CM502KG with a semi-piercing warhead, which is ignored after infrared shooting, and it is worth mentioning that the firing range is 25km

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https://nevskii-bastion.ru/z-10-china/

My friend, I would have deleted this topic immediately if it were a lie, it would be disrespectful not only to you but to me as well.

it’s not a reliable source. HJ-10 is never seen or exhibited with Z-10, and no any documents or interviews mentioned this.
the only close one is something possibly CM-502, but it’s still not related with HJ-10

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I have other information friend

Cm502kg too

the BA 7 = AKD 10 and the HJ-10 is a missile from the red arrow range which are all ground-to-ground missiles and blue arrow to the air-to-ground AGM (BA), the only sources which speak of the HJ 10 as air-to-ground AGM are erroneous because these articles give the name of HJ 10 for the AKD 10 which is wrong HJ 10 and AKD 10 are 2 different missiles, I don’t know how you did your research but the first results on my google page are rather correct for the HJ 10 (ground-to-ground AGM red arrow)

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