NH90 / Caiman vs Z-18
| European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | NHIndustries |
| First flight | 18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 471 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 18 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 133 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW ◉ |
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| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 336 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,300 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Z-18 by 日本防衛省.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 10,600 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 19.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-18?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 14 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-18?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.