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AW159 vs Z-9 Haitun

AW159 vs Z-9 Haitun at a glance — top speed 311 vs 315 km/h, range 963 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 4,100 kg, built 67 vs 200 units.

AgustaWestland AW159 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW159
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
Specifications
AW159 Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Harbin
First flight 12 November 2009 1 January 1981
Year introduced 2014 1994
Number produced 67 units 200 units
Average unit price $32 million --
Wingspan 12.8 m 11.9 m
Height 3.8 m 3.5 m
Length 15.0 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 963 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,015 kW 2 x 544 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW159 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AW159's 311 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the AW159's 963 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AW159's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or Z-9 Haitun?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or Z-9 Haitun?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun entered service first in 1994, 20 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.