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206 JetRanger vs Z-11

206 JetRanger vs Z-11 at a glance — top speed 226 vs 278 km/h, range 624 vs 661 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 2,200 kg, built 7,300 vs 46 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Changhe Z-11 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-11
Specifications
206 JetRanger Z-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Changhe
First flight 10 January 1966 1 December 1994
Year introduced 1967 1998
Number produced 7300 units 46 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.7 m
Height 3.9 m 3.1 m
Length 12.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 624 km 661 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Z-11?
The Z-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a higher service ceiling at 5,270 meters (17,290 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Z-11?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Z-11?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Z-11's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Z-11?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 31 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Z-11?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.