Daegu HG-14
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| Daegu HG-14 | |
|---|---|
 Main HG-14 variants | |
| General information | |
| Type | Attack helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Daegu Aircraft Company |
| Status | In service |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1993 |
| Introduction date | 9 April 1996 |
The Daegu HG-14 (헬리콥터, 공격 14; Helicopter, Attack (No.) 14) is a Daekanese twin-engine, twin tandem cockpit attack helicopter. Designed and produced by the state-owned Daegu Aircraft Company, the HG-14 makes up the backbone of the Daekanese People's Army Ground Force's attack helicopter fleet. The HG-14 is an all weather, day-night attack helicopter optimised for the anti-tank role, and carries a nose mounted sensor suite for target detection and acquisition. The helicopter is armed with a chin-mounted GW-16/23 23mm chain gun, and features pylons under each stub wing that are able to mount a variety of ordnance.