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SA316 Alouette III vs Z-11

SA316 Alouette III vs Z-11 at a glance — top speed 210 vs 278 km/h, range 540 vs 661 km, max takeoff weight 2,200 vs 2,200 kg, built 2,000 vs 46 units.

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Specifications
SA316 Alouette III Z-11
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sud Aviation Changhe
First flight 28 February 1959 1 December 1994
Year introduced 1961 1998
Number produced 2000 units 46 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.7 m
Height 3.0 m 3.1 m
Length 10.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 540 km 661 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,200 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 1,143 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 1 x 713 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA316 Alouette III or Z-11?
The Z-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 210 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA316 Alouette III or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 540 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA316 Alouette III or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a higher service ceiling at 5,270 meters (17,290 ft) compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA316 Alouette III or Z-11?
Both the SA316 Alouette III and Z-11 have a maximum takeoff weight of 2,200 kg.
Which entered service first, the SA316 Alouette III or Z-11?
The SA316 Alouette III entered service first in 1961, 37 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA316 Alouette III or Z-11?
The SA316 Alouette III has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.