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KUH-1 Surion vs Z-20

KUH-1 Surion vs Z-20 at a glance — top speed 270 vs 360 km/h, range 828 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 8,709 vs 10,000 kg, built 170 vs 230 units.

KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
Harbin Z-20 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-20
Specifications
KUH-1 Surion Z-20
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer KAI Harbin
First flight 10 March 2010 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2013 2019
Number produced 170 units 230 units
Average unit price $21 million --
Wingspan 15.8 m 16.0 m
Height 4.5 m 5.3 m
Length 19.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 360 km/h
Operational range 828 km 560 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,709 kg 10,000 kg
Empty weight 4,973 kg 5,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,228 kW 2 x 1,600 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KUH-1 Surion or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 270 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUH-1 Surion or Z-20?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUH-1 Surion or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUH-1 Surion or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,000 kg compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 8,709 kg.
Which is larger, the KUH-1 Surion or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 19.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KUH-1 Surion or Z-20?
The KUH-1 Surion entered service first in 2013, 6 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KUH-1 Surion or Z-20?
The Z-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.