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. | |
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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 | -- |
| Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
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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.