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505 Jet Ranger X vs Z-20

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
Harbin Z-20 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-20
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Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X Z-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Harbin
First flight 11 November 2014 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2017 2019
Number produced 360 units 230 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wingspan 11.3 m 16.0 m
Height 3.3 m 5.3 m
Length 13.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 360 km/h
Operational range 617 km 560 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 10,000 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 5,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 2 x 800 kW
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Overview

The 505 Jet Ranger X and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X vs 360 km/h for the Z-20. The 505 Jet Ranger X has an operational range of 617 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. The Z-20 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,670 m for the 505 Jet Ranger X. At 10,000 kg MTOW, the Z-20 is 4.9x the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.

The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in 360 units vs 230 for the Z-20. The Z-20 first flew 1 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X (2013 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 128 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-20?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a longer range at 617 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 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-20?
The Z-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,000 kg compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-20?
The 505 Jet Ranger X entered service first in 2017, 2 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Z-20?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 230 units of the Z-20.