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Z-20 vs Z-9 Haitun

Z-20 vs Z-9 Haitun at a glance — top speed 360 vs 315 km/h, range 560 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 10,000 vs 4,100 kg, built 230 vs 200 units.

Harbin Z-20 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-20
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
Specifications
Z-20 Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Harbin Harbin
First flight 23 December 2013 1 January 1981
Year introduced 2019 1994
Number produced 230 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 16.0 m 11.9 m
Height 5.3 m 3.5 m
Length 20.0 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 360 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 560 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,000 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 5,000 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,600 kW 2 x 544 kW
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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.