ZHZ TD220

Unmanned Helicopter System (UHS)

China | 2025

"The ZHZ TD220 is a new Unmanned Helicopter System originated from China - the type offering all inherent benefits of a rotary-craft design."

Image from the Chinese Ministry of Defense; Public Release.

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The ZHZ TD220 is an Unmanned Helicopter System (UHS) developed by Zhong-Hang-Zhi (ZHZ) Science and Technology, Ltd of China. The type is an evolution of a series of drone helicopters that includes the earlier "TC" model. Both are of coaxial main blade rotor design, meaning a pair of main rotors are seated atop one another along a shared mast in the arrangement, offering notable stability and control. A key quality of the system is its Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capabilities mimicking that of a conventional helicopter - this gives the UAS a considerably smaller footprint than a fixed-wing drone allowing it to operate where such types cannot.

The general layout of the aircraft is consistent with other market UHSs; the main rotors are fitted over the fuselage in the usual way and a four-point fixed skid assembly braces the body against the ground when landing/taking off. A pair of vertical fins are positioned at the tail for the needed control when airborne. An optics-laden traversable "blister" assembly is seated at the "chin" position of the aircraft allowing for unfettered views of the terrain ahead and below the aircraft. The conventionally-minded engine is buried within the design, driving power to the two main rotor blade assemblies seated in a coaxial arrangement.

The primary benefit of the stacked/twin main rotor units is the deleting of a tail rotor unit traditionally used to counter torque forces generated by a single mounting. When compared to leading coaxial blade developers, such as Russia's own Kamov design bureau, the ZHZ approach to its coaxial blade assembly is simplified by way of electrically-driven components (as opposed to mechanical), lowering costs while retaining all of the inherent benefits.

The TD220 sports a rotor diameter of 3.9 meters with a fuselage length of 2.48 meters and a total system height of 1.78 meters. Empty weight is 140 kilograms against an MTOW of nearly 300 kg. The helicopter can carry a payload up to 100 kg in weight up to an altitude of 4 kilometers and has a five-hour endurance window while cruising at speeds of 100 kmh. Power is supplied by a single gasoline- or kerosene-fueled engine of 65 horsepower.

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Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the ZHZ TD220 Unmanned Helicopter System (UHS).

1 x Gasoline- / kerosene-fueled conventional engine developing 65 horsepower driving 2 x Two-bladed main rotor units in coaxial arrangement atop the fuselage.
Propulsion

75 mph
120 kph | 65 kts
Max Speed

13,123 ft
4,000 m | 2 miles
Service Ceiling

342 miles
550 km | 297 nm
Operational Range

Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the ZHZ TD220 Unmanned Helicopter System (UHS).

0
(UNMANNED)
Crew

8.1 ft
2.48 m
O/A Length

13.0 ft
(3.96 m)
O/A Width

5.8 ft
(1.78 m)
O/A Height

309 lb
(140 kg)
Empty Weight

639 lb
(290 kg)
MTOW

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the ZHZ TD220 Unmanned Helicopter System (UHS) .

None. Mission set features optics and sensors for the Intelligence-Surveillance-Reconnaissance (ISR) role.

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the ZHZ TD220 family line.

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the ZHZ TD220. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 1 Units
Contractor(s): Zhong-Hang-Zhi (ZHZ) Science and Technology, Ltd - China

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Image from the Chinese Ministry of Defense; Public Release.

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