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505 Jet Ranger X vs Z-18

505 Jet Ranger X vs Z-18 at a glance — top speed 232 vs 336 km/h, range 617 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 2,030 vs 13,800 kg, built 360 vs 133 units.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
Changhe Z-18 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-18
Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X Z-18
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Changhe
First flight 11 November 2014 18 March 2010
Year introduced 2017 2018
Number produced 360 units 133 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wingspan 11.3 m 19.0 m
Height 3.3 m 6.7 m
Length 13.0 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 336 km/h
Operational range 617 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 13,800 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 3 x 1,300 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 104 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-18?
The 505 Jet Ranger X entered service first in 2017, 1 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-18?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.