Z-9W - Revision history

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Reformatted

2024-02-04T13:53:00Z

‎Suspended armament: Reformatted

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-05-28T08:53:52Z

‎Description

U44629479: /* Media */ Added skins

2023-01-15T22:00:40Z

‎Media: Added skins

U4656018: /* History */ Revision for its development history

2022-09-25T13:49:59Z

‎History: Revision for its development history

U79942984: Wrote Armaments, updated other sections for phrasing and content

2022-09-25T02:13:20Z

Wrote Armaments, updated other sections for phrasing and content

U44629479: Edits

2022-09-24T07:54:34Z

Edits

U4656018: Adding most of the description of the helicopter

2022-09-23T12:18:35Z

Adding most of the description of the helicopter

U44629479: /* Armaments */ Added Ballistic computer template

2022-09-22T18:41:05Z

‎Armaments: Added Ballistic computer template

U123536139 at 09:12, 20 September 2022

2022-09-20T09:12:01Z

U123536139: /* Pros and cons */

2022-09-20T09:11:16Z

‎Pros and cons

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 {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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-! 23 mm Type 23-1 cannons (240 rpg)
+! [[Type 23-1 (23 mm)|23 mm Type 23-1]] cannons (240 rpg)
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-! 12.7 mm QJK99-12.7-1 machine guns (1,000 rpg)
+! [[QJK99-12.7-1 (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm QJK99-12.7-1]] machine guns (1,000 rpg)
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-! Type 57-1 rockets
+! [[Type 57-1]] rockets
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-! Type 90-1 rockets
+! [[Type 90-1]] rockets
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-! HJ-8A missiles
+! [[HJ-8A]] missiles
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-! HJ-8C missiles
+! [[HJ-8C]] missiles
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-! TY-90 missiles
+! [[TY-90]] missiles
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 == Usage in battles ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The Z-9W is a ground attack variant of the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin helicopter, which was license produced as the Harbin Z-9. The "W" in the designation means 武装 (Wuzhaung; armed) and it was one of the earliest dedicated attack helicopters of the PLAGF Aviation Corps. The handsome appearance still greatly resembles the original Dauphin, the modifications being a pair of hardpoints on the side doors and optical systems mounted on the cockpit roof for observation and directing ATGMs.
+The Z-9W, also known as the 海豚 "Haitun" (Dolphin), is a ground attack variant of the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin helicopter, which was license-produced as the Harbin Z-9. The "W" in the designation means 武装 (Wuzhaung; armed) and it was one of the earliest dedicated attack helicopters of the PLAGF Aviation Corps. The handsome appearance still greatly resembles the original Dauphin, the modifications being a pair of hardpoints on the side doors and optical systems mounted on the cockpit roof for observation and directing ATGMs.
-In War Thunder, the Z-9W offers a comfortable transition from the starting [[Z-11WA]] while bringing some powerful new toys. The Dauphin airframe has excellent agility and can make aerobatic maneuvers with ease. Its CAS capabilities are enhanced with a high-zoom optical camera, a ballistic computer, an improved HJ-8C missile, and 23 mm autocannons. It also introduces the infamous TY-90 AAM, which allows the Z-9W to serve as a makeshift "flying SPAAG". Thus, the Z-9W is a versatile and enjoyable helicopter that can be used for CAS, counter-CAS, or a bit of both.
+Introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]], the Z-9W offers a comfortable transition from the starting [[Z-11WA]] while bringing some powerful new toys. The Dauphin airframe has excellent agility and can make aerobatic manoeuvres with ease. Its CAS capabilities are enhanced with a high-zoom optical camera, a ballistic computer, an improved HJ-8C missile, and 23 mm autocannons. It also introduces the infamous TY-90 AAM, which allows the Z-9W to serve as a makeshift "flying SPAAG". Thus, the Z-9W is a versatile and enjoyable helicopter that can be used for CAS, counter-CAS, or a bit of both.
 == General info ==
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 * Relatively fast top speed
 * Good manoeuvrability
 * TY-90 AAMs are very effective against air targets
 * Access to tandem-warhead HJ-8C missiles
 * Ballistic computer

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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==

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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the helicopter in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-The overall detail for the purchase of the license for AS365 is yet to be determined, HAIG documented that Mainland China done a contract with France on 15 October, 1980. The CKD version of the Z-9 was then passed for commission in 1983 and first shown during the 1987 Paris Airshow along with other aircraft of HAIG, later versions of the Z-9 passed for certifications in 1989<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120128133330/http://www.hafei.com/hahang_history_80.htm</ref>, but it was only 1993 when HAIG finally built the fully domestic version of Z-9B. Since then, the Z-9 has been one of the major forces of the PLA helicopter corps with many different variants for both PLAGF and PLAN, as well as PAP (People's Armed Police; 武警); PLAGF first modified some Z-9s into Z-9G standards with the required guidance equipment for ATGM as well as other armaments on the sides, while the later Z-9W installed upgraded electronics and retained the same firepower as its predecessor.
+The overall detail for the purchase of the license for AS365 is yet to be determined, HAIG documented that Mainland China done a contract with France on 15 October, 1980. The CKD version of the Z-9 was then passed for commission in 1983 and first shown during the 1987 Paris Airshow along with other aircraft of HAIG, later versions of the Z-9 passed for certifications in 1989<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120128133330/http://www.hafei.com/hahang_history_80.htm</ref>, but it was only 1993 when HAIG finally built the fully domestic version of Z-9B. Since then, the Z-9 has been one of the major forces of the PLA helicopter corps with many different variants for both PLAGF and PLAN, as well as PAP (People's Armed Police; 武警); the development of Z-9W was started as soon as 1985 when CMC requested for a new attack helicopter with ATGM by 1990, where the conversion of Z-9 started in late 1986 where HAIG and CAIC were involved in it. Z-9W first flew on 1988/10/31 and completed its fire-range tests in early 1989 which installed upgraded electronics and revised airframe with carbon fiber stabilizers.
-The Z-9W is also the base for later [[Z-9WA]] with better avionics and payload thanks to revised pylons that were built into the airframe instead of bolted onto the airframe.
+The Z-9W is also the base for later [[Z-9WA]] with better avionics and payload thanks to revised pylons that were bolted onto the airframe instead of a built-in pylon.
 == Media ==
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 {{AirManufacturer Harbin}}
 {{China helicopters}}

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese attack helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]]. It is known in the Chinese community as 海豚 "Haitu" (Dauphin).
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese attack helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]]. It is known in the Chinese community as 海豚 "Haitun" (Dolphin).
-One of the ground attack helicopter variant of the AS365 Dauphin which HAIG got license to produce, it was also one of the earliest PLAGF Aviation Corp's dedicated attack helicopter. With a sufficient optical camera and better anti-tank weapons, autocannons, as well as the infamous TY-90 AAMs, the Z-9W can sometimes serve as a makeshift "flying SPAAG" while giving ground vehicles a bad time with its HJ-8 series ATGMs.
+The Z-9W is a ground attack variant of the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin helicopter, which was license produced as the Harbin Z-9. The "W" in the designation means 武装 (Wuzhaung; armed) and it was one of the earliest dedicated attack helicopters of the PLAGF Aviation Corps. The handsome appearance still greatly resembles the original Dauphin, the modifications being a pair of hardpoints on the side doors and optical systems mounted on the cockpit roof for observation and directing ATGMs.
-The Z-9 itself was a licensed variant of the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin, the overall appearance of Z-9W is mostly identical to the AS365 while players will notice a ball camera below the nose and this is indeed the major difference; the W in this case means 武装 (Wuzhaung; armed) where the camera serves as the tracking device for ATGMs and scouting operations.
+In War Thunder, the Z-9W offers a comfortable transition from the starting [[Z-11WA]] while bringing some powerful new toys. The Dauphin airframe has excellent agility and can make aerobatic maneuvers with ease. Its CAS capabilities are enhanced with a high-zoom optical camera, a ballistic computer, an improved HJ-8C missile, and 23 mm autocannons. It also introduces the infamous TY-90 AAM, which allows the Z-9W to serve as a makeshift "flying SPAAG". Thus, the Z-9W is a versatile and enjoyable helicopter that can be used for CAS, counter-CAS, or a bit of both.
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Heli-Flight}}
 <!-- ''Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
-The main usage of the Z-9 is for transport while its airframe does support armed operations to some extent, it is noticeably larger than its predecessors while the overall mobility is sufficiently enough to sneak through terrains and strike enemies from the back and scouting for the team, sometimes dodging aerial assaults from enemies and fire back any offensive weapons onboard.
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 * 4 x TY-90 missiles
 * 2 x 23 mm Type 23-1 cannons (240 rpg = 480 total)
 ==== Custom loadout options ====
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-Players of Chinese helicopters will soon find out that the Z-9W still lacks any form of fixed weapons (only the Z-10 has a belly Type 23L turret), although both 12.7 mm or 23 mm gun pods can be armed alongside with other weaponry, this also means half the firepower of most counterparts in other countries. The upgrade with 23 mm gun pod is better than none since it has way more firepower than the 12.7 mm gun pod. New HJ-8C ATGMs as well as TY-90 AAMs are also good assets for the Z-9W as they give a longer ground engagement range over the HJ-8A (albeit at a bare 500 m more) and the TY-90 is infamous for its extreme manoeuvrability against any aircraft especially at its tier, where even jets with flares are still a prey for the TY-90. Depending on player's needs, custom loadouts with HJ-8s and TY-90s are good for taking down a few enemies before rearming thanks to their sufficient damage to their specified targets, while options with cannons and either ATGMs or AAMs are a good choice between gunning down fixed targets in helicopter EC while taking down SPAAGs/aircraft from a safer distance. Thanks to its ballistic computer, rockets are now a viable option as this will further enhance their overall accuracy, which the earlier helicopters lacked.
+Players of Chinese helicopters will soon find out that the Z-9W still lacks any form of fixed weapons (only the [[Z-10]] has a chin Type 23L turret) and the gun pod/cannon options occupy valuable hardpoints. The Z-9W can still be used for sneaky ATGM attacks as pioneered with the Z-11WA, losing thermal optics in exchange for new HJ-8C ATGMs that pack a more serious punch. The new ballistic computer allows the Z-9W to be more successful in short-range attacks as well, but it unfortunately lacks the high rocket capacity of the [[AH-1 (Family)|AH-1 Cobra]] or [[Mi-24 (Family)| Hind]] families to make this a primary strategy. Try to maintain stealth and attack from unexpected areas, because the HJ-8Cs still have limited range and slow travel speed. Be alert for incoming SPAA fire and use the Z-9W's excellent control authority to dodge and retreat, because its larger size is a detriment when standing still.
-Although its payload is not as large as any dedicated attack helicopter and it doesn't have any form of protection other than its airframe and windshield, players could still utilize its mobility to move around and seek for a chance to deliver a blow to enemies, be sure to stay as low as possible and take advantages of the terrains as radars in thi tier are not as good either. Alternatively, the 6 km all-aspect acquisition range of the TY-90 can also turn Z-9W into a "flying SPAAG" and save the team from any aerial strike, sneaking behind enemy lines and strike their aircraft before they do any damage is also viable as well.
+Depending on player's needs, custom loadouts with HJ-8s and TY-90s are good for taking down a few enemies before rearming thanks to their sufficient damage to their specified targets, while options with cannons and either ATGMs or AAMs are a good choice between gunning down fixed targets in helicopter EC while taking down SPAAGs/aircraft from a safer distance.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * Relatively fast top speed
-* Decent manoeuvrability
+* Good manoeuvrability
 * TY-90 AAMs are very effective against air targets
-* Access to tandem HJ-8C missiles
+* Access to tandem-warhead HJ-8C missiles
 '''Cons:'''
 * Lacks of fixed self-defense measures such as fixed guns and flares
-* No thermal optics unlike its predecessor Z-11WA
+* No thermal optics unlike the previous [[Z-11WA]]
 * Very little armour
 == History ==

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 == Armaments ==
 {{Specs-Heli-Armaments}}
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}