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AH-1 Cobra vs Z-19

AH-1 Cobra vs Z-19 at a glance — top speed 277 vs 280 km/h, range 570 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 8,391 vs 4,250 kg, built 1,116 vs 186 units.

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Harbin Z-19 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-19
Specifications
AH-1 Cobra Z-19
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Harbin
First flight 7 September 1965 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1967 2012
Number produced 1116 units 186 units
Average unit price $13 million --
Wing area -- m² 111.8 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 11.9 m
Height 4.4 m 4.0 m
Length 17.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 570 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or Z-19?
The Z-19 is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 277 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 570 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or Z-19?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Z-19's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or Z-19?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the Z-19's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or Z-19?
The AH-1 Cobra is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the Z-19's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or Z-19?
The AH-1 Cobra entered service first in 1967, 45 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or Z-19?
The AH-1 Cobra has been produced in greater numbers with 1,116 units compared to 186 units of the Z-19.