Bell 47 vs Z-18
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Changhe respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. At 13,800 kg MTOW, the Z-18 is 10:1 the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The Bell 47 first flew 64 years before the Z-18 (1946 vs 2010).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 Bell 47 or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 167 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Z-18?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 72 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Z-18?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.