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AW149 vs Z-20

AW149 vs Z-20 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 360 km/h, range 1,009 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 8,600 vs 10,000 kg, built 31 vs 230 units.

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Specifications
AW149 Z-20
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Harbin
First flight 13 November 2009 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2014 2019
Number produced 31 units 230 units
Average unit price $16 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 16.0 m
Height 5.1 m 5.3 m
Length 17.6 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 360 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 560 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 10,000 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 5,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,476 kW 2 x 1,600 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the AW149's 310 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or Z-20?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or Z-20?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the Z-20's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,000 kg compared to the AW149's 8,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the AW149's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or Z-20?
The AW149 entered service first in 2014, 5 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or Z-20?
The Z-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.