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H135M / EC365 vs Z-10

H135M / EC365 vs Z-10 at a glance — top speed 287 vs 300 km/h, range 630 vs 1,120 km, max takeoff weight 2,900 vs 7,000 kg, built 1,400 vs 109 units.

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Changhe Z-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-10
Specifications
H135M / EC365 Z-10
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Changhe
First flight 15 February 1994 29 April 2003
Year introduced 1996 2012
Number produced 1400 units 109 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 13.0 m
Height 3.5 m 3.9 m
Length 12.2 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 630 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 519 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the H135M / EC365's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or Z-10?
The Z-10 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or Z-10?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 16 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or Z-10?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.