Z-20 vs Z-9 Haitun

Overview

The Z-20 and the Z-9 Haitun are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Harbin and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 360 km/h for the Z-20 vs 315 km/h for the Z-9 Haitun. The Z-20 has an operational range of 560 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-9 Haitun. The Z-20 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 6,000 m for the Z-9 Haitun. At 10,000 kg MTOW, the Z-20 is 2.4x the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.

The Z-20 has been produced in 230 units vs 200 for the Z-9 Haitun. The Z-9 Haitun first flew 32 years before the Z-20 (1981 vs 2013).

Chinese medium-lift utility helicopter, developed in the 2010s, utilized for transport, assault, and search and rescue operations by the Chinese military.
Harbin Z-20 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 230 units
Average unit price --
Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century.
Harbin Z-9 Haitun Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 1 January 1981
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price --
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
Wingspan 11.9 m
Height 3.5 m
Length 13.7 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg
Empty weight 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 272 kW

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Z-20 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 315 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Z-20 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Z-20 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Z-20's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Z-20 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,000 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Z-20 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Z-20 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun entered service first in 1994, 25 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Z-20 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 200 units of the Z-9 Haitun.