AW101 vs Z-18
AW101 vs Z-18 at a glance — top speed 309 vs 336 km/h, range 1,389 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 13,800 kg, built 137 vs 133 units.
Specifications
|
AW101 |
Z-18 |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Changhe |
| First flight |
19 October 1964 |
18 March 2010 |
| Year introduced |
1999 |
2018 |
| Number produced |
137 units |
133 units |
| Average unit price |
$70 million |
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| Wingspan |
18.6 m |
19.0 m |
| Height |
6.6 m |
6.7 m |
| Length |
20.4 m |
23.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
309 km/h |
336 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
2,600 m |
9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
12,900 kg |
13,800 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,850 kg |
6,865 kg |
| Total thrust |
3 x 1,044 kW
|
3 x 1,300 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW101 or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the AW101's 309 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or Z-18?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the Z-18's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the AW101's 12,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the AW101's 20.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or Z-18?
The AW101 entered service first in 1999, 19 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or Z-18?
The AW101 has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.
