AW101 vs Z-8
AW101 vs Z-8 at a glance — top speed 309 vs 273 km/h, range 1,389 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 13,000 kg.
Specifications
|
AW101 |
Z-8 |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Changhe |
| First flight |
19 October 1964 |
11 December 1985 |
| Year introduced |
1999 |
1989 |
| Number produced |
137 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$70 million |
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| Wingspan |
18.6 m |
18.9 m |
| Height |
6.6 m |
6.7 m |
| Length |
20.4 m |
23.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
309 km/h |
273 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
800 km |
| Service ceiling |
2,600 m |
3,050 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
12,900 kg |
13,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,850 kg |
7,095 kg |
| Total thrust |
3 x 1,044 kW
|
3 x 1,128 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW101 or Z-8?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Z-8's 273 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or Z-8?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the Z-8's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher service ceiling at 3,050 meters (10,006 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the AW101's 12,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the AW101's 20.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or Z-8?
The Z-8 entered service first in 1989, 10 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
