Z-18 vs Z-20
Overview
The Z-18 and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Changhe and Harbin respectively.
Top speed is 336 km/h for the Z-18 vs 360 km/h for the Z-20. The Z-18 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 6,000 m for the Z-20.
The Z-18 has been produced in 133 units vs 230 for the Z-20. The Z-18 first flew 3 years before the Z-20 (2010 vs 2013).
| 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 | -- |
| Chinese medium-lift utility helicopter, developed in the 2010s, utilized for transport, assault, and search and rescue operations by the Chinese military. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 23 December 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 230 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 433 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 800 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Z-18 or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Z-18's 336 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Z-18 or Z-20?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Z-18 or Z-20?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Z-20's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Z-18 or Z-20?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the Z-20's 10,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Z-18 or Z-20?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Z-20's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Z-18 or Z-20?
The Z-18 entered service first in 2018, 1 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Z-18 or Z-20?
The Z-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.