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407 vs Z-19

407 vs Z-19 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 280 km/h, range 600 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 4,250 kg, built 1,600 vs 186 units.

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Harbin Z-19 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-19
Specifications
407 Z-19
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Harbin
First flight 29 June 1995 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1996 2012
Number produced 1600 units 186 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 111.8 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.9 m
Height 3.6 m 4.0 m
Length 12.7 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 600 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or Z-19?
The Z-19 is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Z-19?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Z-19's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Z-19?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 16 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Z-19?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 186 units of the Z-19.