Bell 47 vs Z-20
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Harbin respectively.
The Z-20 reaches 360 km/h — 2.1x the Bell 47's 169 km/h. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. At 10,000 kg MTOW, the Z-20 is 7.5x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 230 for the Z-20. The Bell 47 first flew 67 years before the Z-20 (1946 vs 2013).
| 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 medium-lift utility helicopter, developed in the 2010s, utilized for transport, assault, and search and rescue operations by the Chinese military. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 23 December 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 230 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 | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 800 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 191 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a longer range at 560 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Z-20?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 73 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Z-20?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 230 units of the Z-20.