AW139 vs Z-18
AW139 vs Z-18 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 336 km/h, range 1,061 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 13,800 kg, built 1,100 vs 133 units.
Specifications
|
AW139 |
Z-18 |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Changhe |
| First flight |
3 February 2001 |
18 March 2010 |
| Year introduced |
2003 |
2018 |
| Number produced |
1100 units |
133 units |
| Average unit price |
$15 million |
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| Wingspan |
13.8 m |
19.0 m |
| Height |
3.7 m |
6.7 m |
| Length |
13.8 m |
23.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
310 km/h |
336 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,061 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,096 m |
9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg |
13,800 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,622 kg |
6,865 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,141 kW
|
3 x 1,300 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW139 or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Z-18?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Z-18's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Z-18?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 15 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Z-18?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.
