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OH-58 Kiowa vs Z-8

Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Changhe Z-8 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-8
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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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Overview

The OH-58 Kiowa and the Z-8 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 240 km/h for the OH-58 Kiowa vs 273 km/h for the Z-8. The OH-58 Kiowa has an operational range of 260 km vs 800 km for the Z-8. The OH-58 Kiowa operates at altitudes up to 4,575 m compared to 3,050 m for the Z-8. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Z-8 is 5.2x the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.

The OH-58 Kiowa first flew 23 years before the Z-8 (1962 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.