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SA321 Super Frelon vs Z-8

SA321 Super Frelon vs Z-8 at a glance — top speed 275 vs 273 km/h, range 1,020 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 13,000 kg.

Changhe Z-8 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-8
Specifications
SA321 Super Frelon Z-8
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Changhe
First flight 7 December 1962 11 December 1985
Year introduced 1966 1989
Number produced 110 units N/A
Average unit price $3.5 million --
Wingspan 18.9 m 18.9 m
Height 6.7 m 6.7 m
Length 23.0 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h 273 km/h
Operational range 1,020 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,100 m 3,050 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 6,865 kg 7,095 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,155 kW 3 x 1,128 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-8?
The SA321 Super Frelon is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the Z-8's 273 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-8?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Z-8's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-8?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher service ceiling at 3,100 meters (10,170 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 23.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-8?
The SA321 Super Frelon entered service first in 1966, 23 years before the Z-8 which entered service in 1989.