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AW119 vs Z-11

AW119 vs Z-11 at a glance — top speed 282 vs 278 km/h, range 954 vs 661 km, max takeoff weight 2,850 vs 2,200 kg, built 300 vs 46 units.

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Specifications
AW119 Z-11
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Changhe
First flight 1 February 1995 1 December 1994
Year introduced 2000 1998
Number produced 300 units 46 units
Average unit price $3.1 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.7 m
Height 3.6 m 3.1 m
Length 12.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 954 km 661 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or Z-11?
The AW119 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Z-11's 278 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or Z-11?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the Z-11's 661 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a higher service ceiling at 5,270 meters (17,290 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or Z-11?
The AW119 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,850 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or Z-11?
The Z-11 entered service first in 1998, 2 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or Z-11?
The AW119 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.