SA321 Super Frelon vs Z-18
| French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 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 | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 275 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,155 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.0 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 275 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-18?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Z-18's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 23.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-18?
The SA321 Super Frelon entered service first in 1966, 52 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA321 Super Frelon or Z-18?
The Z-18 has been produced in greater numbers with 133 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.