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AW101 vs Z-18

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
Changhe Z-18 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-18
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Specifications
AW101 Z-18
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Changhe
First flight 19 October 1964 18 March 2010
Year introduced 1999 2018
Number produced 137 units 133 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wingspan 18.6 m 19.0 m
Height 6.6 m 6.7 m
Length 20.4 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 336 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 13,800 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 3 x 1,300 kW
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Overview

The AW101 and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101.

The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The AW101 first flew 46 years before the Z-18 (1964 vs 2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the AW101's 309 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or Z-18?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the Z-18's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the AW101's 12,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the AW101's 20.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or Z-18?
The AW101 entered service first in 1999, 19 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or Z-18?
The AW101 has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.