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EC665 Tiger vs Z-19

EC665 Tiger vs Z-19 at a glance — top speed 315 vs 280 km/h, range 800 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 6,100 vs 4,250 kg, built 180 vs 186 units.

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🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 TigerFull specs
Specifications
EC665 Tiger Z-19
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Eurocopter Harbin
First flight 27 April 1991 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2002 2012
Number produced 180 units 186 units
Average unit price $36 million --
Wing area -- m² 111.8 m²
Wingspan 4.5 m 11.9 m
Height 3.8 m 4.0 m
Length 15.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 800 km 700 km
Service ceiling 2,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 4,200 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 958 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EC665 Tiger or Z-19?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Z-19's 280 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EC665 Tiger or Z-19?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Z-19's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the EC665 Tiger or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the EC665 Tiger or Z-19?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the Z-19's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the EC665 Tiger or Z-19?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Z-19's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the EC665 Tiger or Z-19?
The EC665 Tiger entered service first in 2002, 10 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EC665 Tiger or Z-19?
The Z-19 has been produced in greater numbers with 186 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.