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407 vs Z-10

407 vs Z-10 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 300 km/h, range 600 vs 1,120 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 7,000 kg, built 1,600 vs 109 units.

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Changhe Z-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-10
Specifications
407 Z-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Changhe
First flight 29 June 1995 29 April 2003
Year introduced 1996 2012
Number produced 1600 units 109 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 13.0 m
Height 3.6 m 3.9 m
Length 12.7 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 600 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Z-10?
The Z-10 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Z-10?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 16 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Z-10?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.