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H135M / EC365 vs Z-19

H135M / EC365 vs Z-19 at a glance — top speed 287 vs 280 km/h, range 630 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 2,900 vs 4,250 kg, built 1,400 vs 186 units.

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Harbin Z-19 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-19
Specifications
H135M / EC365 Z-19
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Harbin
First flight 15 February 1994 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1996 2012
Number produced 1400 units 186 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area -- m² 111.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.9 m
Height 3.5 m 4.0 m
Length 12.2 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 630 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 519 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or Z-19?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Z-19's 280 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or Z-19?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Z-19's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or Z-19?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Z-19's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or Z-19?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 16 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or Z-19?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 186 units of the Z-19.