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SA340 Gazelle vs Z-11

Aérospatiale SA340 Gazelle military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA340 Gazelle
Changhe Z-11 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-11
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Specifications
SA340 Gazelle Z-11
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Changhe
First flight 7 April 1967 1 December 1994
Year introduced 1971 1998
Number produced 1775 units 46 units
Average unit price $1.7 million --
Wingspan 10.5 m 10.7 m
Height 3.2 m 3.1 m
Length 11.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 361 km 661 km
Service ceiling 4,450 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,100 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 1,009 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 1 x 650 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Overview

The SA340 Gazelle and the Z-11 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the SA340 Gazelle vs 278 km/h for the Z-11. The SA340 Gazelle has an operational range of 361 km vs 661 km for the Z-11. The Z-11 operates at altitudes up to 5,270 m compared to 4,450 m for the SA340 Gazelle.

The SA340 Gazelle has been produced in 1,775 units vs 46 for the Z-11. The SA340 Gazelle first flew 27 years before the Z-11 (1967 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA340 Gazelle or Z-11?
The SA340 Gazelle is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Z-11's 278 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA340 Gazelle or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 361 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA340 Gazelle or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a higher service ceiling at 5,270 meters (17,290 ft) compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 4,450 meters (14,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA340 Gazelle or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,200 kg compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.
Which is larger, the SA340 Gazelle or Z-11?
The SA340 Gazelle is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Z-11's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA340 Gazelle or Z-11?
The SA340 Gazelle entered service first in 1971, 27 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA340 Gazelle or Z-11?
The SA340 Gazelle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,775 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.