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Ka-27 Helix vs Z-9 Haitun

Ka-27 Helix vs Z-9 Haitun at a glance — top speed 270 vs 315 km/h, range 980 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 4,100 kg, built 201 vs 200 units.

Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
Specifications
Ka-27 Helix Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Harbin
First flight 8 August 1973 1 January 1981
Year introduced 1982 1994
Number produced 201 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 15.8 m 11.9 m
Height 5.5 m 3.5 m
Length 11.3 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 980 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW 2 x 544 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 270 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or Z-9 Haitun?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or Z-9 Haitun?
The Ka-27 Helix entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the Z-9 Haitun which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or Z-9 Haitun?
The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in greater numbers with 201 units compared to 200 units of the Z-9 Haitun.