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AW169 vs Z-9 Haitun

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
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Specifications
AW169 Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Harbin
First flight 10 May 2012 1 January 1981
Year introduced 2015 1994
Number produced 130 units 200 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wingspan 12.1 m 11.9 m
Height 4.5 m 3.5 m
Length 14.7 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 820 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 2,850 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 375 kW 2 x 272 kW
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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.