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UH-72 Lakota vs Z-18

Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
Changhe Z-18 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-18
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Specifications
UH-72 Lakota Z-18
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Changhe
First flight 1 January 2006 18 March 2010
Year introduced 2007 2018
Number produced 463 units 133 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 19.0 m
Height 3.5 m 6.7 m
Length 13.0 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 268 km/h 336 km/h
Operational range 685 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,018 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 13,800 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW 3 x 433 kW
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Overview

The UH-72 Lakota and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The UH-72 Lakota has an operational range of 685 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota. At 13,800 kg MTOW, the Z-18 is 3.8x the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.

The UH-72 Lakota has been produced in 463 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The UH-72 Lakota first flew 4 years before the Z-18 (2006 vs 2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-72 Lakota or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-72 Lakota or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-72 Lakota or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-72 Lakota or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-72 Lakota or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-72 Lakota or Z-18?
The UH-72 Lakota entered service first in 2007, 11 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-72 Lakota or Z-18?
The UH-72 Lakota has been produced in greater numbers with 463 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.