WZ-9

WZ-9
Type	turboshaft
National origin	People's Republic of China
Manufacturer
Designed by	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/kWh (0.511 lb/(hp⋅h))
Power-to-weight ratio: 5.5 kW/kg (3.3 hp/lb)