SH-3 Sea King vs Z-8
SH-3 Sea King vs Z-8 at a glance — top speed 267 vs 273 km/h, range 1,005 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 10,002 vs 13,000 kg.
Specifications
|
SH-3 Sea King |
Z-8 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Sikorsky |
Changhe |
| First flight |
11 March 1959 |
11 December 1985 |
| Year introduced |
1961 |
1989 |
| Number produced |
1300 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
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| Wingspan |
19.0 m |
18.9 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
6.7 m |
| Length |
16.7 m |
23.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
267 km/h |
273 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,005 km |
800 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,481 m |
3,050 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
10,002 kg |
13,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
5,382 kg |
7,095 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,044 kW
|
3 x 1,128 kW
|
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Which is faster, the SH-3 Sea King or Z-8?
The Z-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 273 km/h compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 267 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SH-3 Sea King or Z-8?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the Z-8's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-3 Sea King or Z-8?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher service ceiling at 4,481 meters (14,701 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-3 Sea King or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-3 Sea King or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the SH-3 Sea King or Z-8?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 28 years before the Z-8 which entered service in 1989.
