OH-58 Kiowa vs Z-8
OH-58 Kiowa vs Z-8 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 273 km/h, range 260 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 13,000 kg.
Specifications
|
OH-58 Kiowa |
Z-8 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Changhe |
| First flight |
8 December 1962 |
11 December 1985 |
| Year introduced |
1969 |
1989 |
| Number produced |
2325 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
89.4 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
10.7 m |
18.9 m |
| Height |
3.9 m |
6.7 m |
| Length |
12.9 m |
23.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
240 km/h |
273 km/h |
| Operational range |
260 km |
800 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,575 m |
3,050 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
2,495 kg |
13,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,737 kg |
7,095 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 485 kW
|
3 x 1,128 kW
|
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Which is faster, the OH-58 Kiowa or Z-8?
The Z-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 273 km/h compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 240 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-58 Kiowa or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a longer range at 800 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-58 Kiowa or Z-8?
The OH-58 Kiowa has a higher service ceiling at 4,575 meters (15,009 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-58 Kiowa or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-58 Kiowa or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-58 Kiowa or Z-8?
The OH-58 Kiowa entered service first in 1969, 20 years before the Z-8 which entered service in 1989.
