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AW139 vs Z-10

AW139 vs Z-10 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 300 km/h, range 1,061 vs 1,120 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 7,000 kg, built 1,100 vs 109 units.

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Changhe Z-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-10
Specifications
AW139 Z-10
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Changhe
First flight 3 February 2001 29 April 2003
Year introduced 2003 2012
Number produced 1100 units 109 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 13.0 m
Height 3.7 m 3.9 m
Length 13.8 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Z-10?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Z-10's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the AW139's 1,061 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Z-10?
The Z-10 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Z-10?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 9 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Z-10?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.