Ka-60 Kasatka vs Z-18
Overview
The Ka-60 Kasatka and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Changhe respectively.
Top speed is 300 km/h for the Ka-60 Kasatka vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The Ka-60 Kasatka has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,150 m for the Ka-60 Kasatka. At 13,800 kg MTOW, the Z-18 is 2.1x the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.
The Ka-60 Kasatka has been produced in 2 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The Ka-60 Kasatka first flew 12 years before the Z-18 (1998 vs 2010).
| Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 10 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 18 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 133 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,150 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 478 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 336 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 433 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 300 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 5,150 meters (16,896 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 15.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Z-18?
The Z-18 has been produced in greater numbers with 133 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.