206 JetRanger vs Z-18
Overview
The 206 JetRanger and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Changhe respectively.
Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 13,800 kg MTOW, the Z-18 is 5.5x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The 206 JetRanger first flew 44 years before the Z-18 (1966 vs 2010).
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 18 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 133 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 336 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 433 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Z-18?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 51 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Z-18?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.