HZ-5 Chinese Reconnaissance Aircraft
HZ-5
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Basic Information
Name
HZ-5 Chinese Reconnaissance Aircraft
Designation
HZ-5
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation
Date of Introduction
1977
Description
HZ-5 This was a photographic reconnaissance aircraft retrofitted from a H-5 prototype aircraft. Its design was started in December 1970 and was certificated in 1977. The main modifications were the addition of 2 large medium-high altitude day and night, aerial cameras inside the fuselage bomb bay and wing integral fuel tanks. Compared with the prototype aircraft its range was increased by 47 per cent, combat radius by 50 per cent and endurance by 1 hour and 23 minutes. The success of the HZ-5 filled a gap in the field of short / medium reconnaissance aircraft.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
3
Engine
Turbojet (5952 hp)
Max Speed
900.0 km/h
Range
3550.0 km
Variants
Il-28 Beagle
This was the original Soviet light bomber from which the H-5 is derived. See separate database entry.
H-5
This is the basic bomber in a three-seat configuration.
HD-5 electronic warfare aircraft
This variant was designed for electronic warfare missions. The twin 23-mm cannon turret was removed to make room for the electronic warfare/electronic countermeasures suite. The EW/ECM suite, which reportedly utilized only analog technology, could intercept, identify and jam hostile land-based or shipborne radar emitters. The HD-5 usually operated in groups of three to cover all frequency spectrums. Despite its aging technology, the powerful jammer onboard the aircraft was said to be very effective. The HD-5 was replaced by a more capable EW/electronic intelligence platform based on the Y-8 airframe.
HJ-5 Mascot
This was a two-seat trainer version. First flight occurred in December 1970, and it entered service in 1972. The type was retired in 1986.
HZ-5
This was a three-seat reconnaissance version.
System
Alternate Designation(s)
HZ-5
Primary Function / Type
Photographic Reconnaissance Aircraft
Manufacturer
Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corp., Harbin, China
Crew
3 (pilot, navigator, radio operator/gunner)
Number of Engines
2
Number of Hard Points
4
Dimensions
Length
17.65 m
Height
6.68 m
Width (Wing Span)
21.45 m
Wing Area
60.87 m sq
Weight, Empty
12,890 kg
Weight, Maximum Takeoff
21,200 kg
Weight, Maximum Weapons Load
3,000 kg
Weight, Normal Weapons Load
1,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 x Wopen-5
Number of Engines
2
Engine Type
Turbojet
Engine Power
5,952 lb (2,700 kg) static thrust each
Fuel Capacity
7,910 liters
Maximum Speed
900 km/h
Cruising Speed
769 km/h
Ceiling
12,500 m
Rate of Climb
900 m/min
Maximum Range
3,550 km
Radius
1,100 km
Main Gun System
System
Name
Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
23mm
Quantity
4 x 23-mm NR-23 cannon (2 fixed in nose and two in tail position)
Length
1,980 mm
Barrel Length
1,450 mm
Width
165 mm
Height
136 mm
Weight
39 kg
Barrels
1
Action
Short recoil
Rate of Fire
800–850 rpm
Muzzle Velocity
690 m/s
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
23mm
Cartridge
INA
Basic Load
650 Rounds
Bombing System
Note
The fuselage Bomb Bay has been modified to support 2 large medium-High Altitude day and night aerial cameras.
Fire Control / Avionics
Fire Control System Type
INA
Fire Control Radar
INA
Laser Desingator
INA
Photo Reconnaissance System
The main modifications were the addition of 2 large medium-high altitude day and night, aerial cameras inside the fuselage bomb bay and wing integral fuel tanks.
Protection
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
No
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures
INA
Chaffs/Flares
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Reconnaissance
Air > Reconnaissance
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
17.65 m
Width
21.45 m
Height
6.68 m
Weight
21200 kg
Operators (1)
North Korea
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