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Z-18 vs Z-20

Z-18 vs Z-20 at a glance — top speed 336 vs 360 km/h, range 1,000 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 13,800 vs 10,000 kg, built 133 vs 230 units.

Changhe Z-18 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-18
Harbin Z-20 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-20
Specifications
Z-18 Z-20
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Changhe Harbin
First flight 18 March 2010 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2018 2019
Number produced 133 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 19.0 m 16.0 m
Height 6.7 m 5.3 m
Length 23.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 336 km/h 360 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 560 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,800 kg 10,000 kg
Empty weight 6,865 kg 5,000 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,300 kW 2 x 1,600 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.