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CH-53 Sea Stallion vs Z-8

CH-53 Sea Stallion vs Z-8 at a glance — top speed 315 vs 273 km/h, range 1,000 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 33,300 vs 13,000 kg.

Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
CH-53 Sea Stallion Z-8
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Changhe
First flight 14 October 1964 11 December 1985
Year introduced 1966 1989
Number produced 284 units N/A
Average unit price $40 million --
Wingspan 24.1 m 18.9 m
Height 8.5 m 6.7 m
Length 30.2 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 273 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 3,050 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 15,071 kg 7,095 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,270 kW 3 x 1,128 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Z-8?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Z-8's 273 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Z-8?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Z-8's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Z-8?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Z-8?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the Z-8's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Z-8?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the Z-8's 23.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Z-8?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion entered service first in 1966, 23 years before the Z-8 which entered service in 1989.