AW169 vs Z-9 Haitun
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 10 May 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 130 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 1 January 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 820 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 750 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,050 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 544 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW169 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or Z-9 Haitun?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or Z-9 Haitun?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun entered service first in 1994, 21 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.