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407 vs Z-11

407 vs Z-11 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 278 km/h, range 600 vs 661 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 2,200 kg, built 1,600 vs 46 units.

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Changhe Z-11 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-11
Specifications
407 Z-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Changhe
First flight 29 June 1995 1 December 1994
Year introduced 1996 1998
Number produced 1600 units 46 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.7 m
Height 3.6 m 3.1 m
Length 12.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 600 km 661 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or Z-11?
The Z-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Z-11?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the Z-11's 5,270 meters (17,290 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Z-11?
The 407 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Z-11?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Z-11's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Z-11?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 2 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Z-11?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.