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AW139 vs Z-20

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Harbin Z-20 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-20
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Specifications
AW139 Z-20
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Harbin
First flight 3 February 2001 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2003 2019
Number produced 1100 units 230 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 16.0 m
Height 3.7 m 5.3 m
Length 13.8 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 360 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 560 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 10,000 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 5,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 800 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 360 km/h for the Z-20. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,000 m for the Z-20.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 230 for the Z-20. The AW139 first flew 12 years before the Z-20 (2001 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Z-20?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Z-20?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Z-20's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,000 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Z-20?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 16 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Z-20?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 230 units of the Z-20.