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💡GINC’s Asset Collection profiles the leading global platforms and systems powering our national assessments on security, power and influence. The Changhe Z-10, also known as the WZ-10, is China’s first indigenous, purpose-built attack helicopter, developed to provide the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) with a modern
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The Global Institute of National Capability (GINC) evaluates national strength using a generation and tier system. Under this framework, a country’s military and technological assets are grouped by generation – essentially the era or level of technology they represent. GINC mostly adheres to standard generational labels (for example, referring to
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Attack Helicopter Generational Breakdown – Top 20 Countries (2023) Below is the breakdown of active attack helicopters by generation for the 20 countries with the largest (and most advanced) fleets. “Active” excludes utility/transport types. Totals per country are provided for cross-check. (Generations per definitions: 1st=1950s–70s basic armed helos;
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Modern ground forces vary widely in technology and integration. Many large armies still field mostly older-generation equipment, while a few advanced militaries have upgraded significant portions of their troops with cutting-edge gear. The generation classification (1st to 5th) refers to the typical equipment and integration level of the soldiers: • 1st
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Strategic bombers are long-range heavy aircraft designed to deliver large payloads of weapons (conventional or nuclear) over intercontinental distances . Since their rise to prominence in the mid-20th century, they have been pivotal tools of military strategy – from the massive area bombardments of WWII to the nuclear deterrence patrols of the
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