Prachand vs Z-18
The Prachand and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and Changhe respectively. Top speed is 280 km/h for the Prachand vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The Prachand 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 6,500 m for the Prachand. At 13,800 kg MTOW, the Z-18 is 2.4x the Prachand's 5,800 kg. The Prachand has been produced in 19 units vs 133 for the Z-18.
| Indian unmanned aerial vehicle, commissioned in 2021, used for strategic reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition tasks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 29 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $32.6 million |
| 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 | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 534 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 Prachand or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the Prachand's 280 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Prachand or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Prachand's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Prachand or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Prachand's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the Prachand or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the Prachand's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Prachand or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Prachand's 15.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Prachand or Z-18?
The Z-18 entered service first in 2018, 3 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Prachand or Z-18?
The Z-18 has been produced in greater numbers with 133 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.