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H135M / EC365 vs Z-11

H135M / EC365 vs Z-11 at a glance — top speed 287 vs 278 km/h, range 630 vs 661 km, max takeoff weight 2,900 vs 2,200 kg, built 1,400 vs 46 units.

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Changhe Z-11 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-11
Specifications
H135M / EC365 Z-11
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Changhe
First flight 15 February 1994 1 December 1994
Year introduced 1996 1998
Number produced 1400 units 46 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.7 m
Height 3.5 m 3.1 m
Length 12.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 630 km 661 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 2 x 519 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or Z-11?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Z-11's 278 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or Z-11?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Z-11's 5,270 meters (17,290 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or Z-11?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,900 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or Z-11?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Z-11's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or Z-11?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 2 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or Z-11?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.