Z-18 vs Z-8
Z-18 vs Z-8 at a glance — top speed 336 vs 273 km/h, range 1,000 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 13,800 vs 13,000 kg.
Specifications
|
Z-18 |
Z-8 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Changhe |
Changhe |
| First flight |
18 March 2010 |
11 December 1985 |
| Year introduced |
2018 |
1989 |
| Number produced |
133 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wingspan |
19.0 m |
18.9 m |
| Height |
6.7 m |
6.7 m |
| Length |
23.0 m |
23.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
336 km/h |
273 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
800 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,000 m |
3,050 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
13,800 kg |
13,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,865 kg |
7,095 kg |
| Total thrust |
3 x 1,300 kW
|
3 x 1,128 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Z-18 or Z-8?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the Z-8's 273 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Z-18 or Z-8?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Z-8's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Z-18 or Z-8?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the Z-18 or Z-8?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the Z-8's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Z-18 or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Z-18's 23.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Z-18 or Z-8?
The Z-8 entered service first in 1989, 29 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
