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MD-500 vs Z-11

Hughes MD-500 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-500
Changhe Z-11 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-11
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Specifications
MD-500 Z-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Hughes Changhe
First flight 28 January 1982 1 December 1994
Year introduced 1967 1998
Number produced 4700 units 46 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 8.3 m 10.7 m
Height 2.6 m 3.1 m
Length 9.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 430 km 661 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,361 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 672 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 1 x 313 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Overview

The MD-500 and the Z-11 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Hughes and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the MD-500 vs 278 km/h for the Z-11. The MD-500 has an operational range of 430 km vs 661 km for the Z-11. The Z-11 operates at altitudes up to 5,270 m compared to 4,877 m for the MD-500.

The MD-500 has been produced in 4,700 units vs 46 for the Z-11. The MD-500 first flew 12 years before the Z-11 (1982 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MD-500 or Z-11?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Z-11's 278 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-500 or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-500 or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a higher service ceiling at 5,270 meters (17,290 ft) compared to the MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-500 or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,200 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-500 or Z-11?
The MD-500 is longer at 9.4 meters compared to the Z-11's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MD-500 or Z-11?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 31 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-500 or Z-11?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.