GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Prachand vs Z-10

Prachand vs Z-10 at a glance — top speed 280 vs 300 km/h, range 700 vs 1,120 km, max takeoff weight 5,800 vs 7,000 kg, built 19 vs 109 units.

HAL Prachand military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Prachand
Changhe Z-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-10
Specifications
Prachand Z-10
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Changhe
First flight 29 March 2010 29 April 2003
Year introduced 2021 2012
Number produced 19 units 109 units
Average unit price $32.6 million --
Wingspan 13.2 m 13.0 m
Height 4.4 m 3.9 m
Length 15.8 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 6,500 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 2,250 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,068 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Prachand or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Prachand's 280 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Prachand or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the Prachand's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Prachand or Z-10?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the Z-10's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the Prachand or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the Prachand's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Prachand or Z-10?
The Prachand is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Z-10's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Prachand or Z-10?
The Z-10 entered service first in 2012, 9 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Prachand or Z-10?
The Z-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 109 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.