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AW101 vs Z-8

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
Changhe Z-8 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-8
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Specifications
AW101 Z-8
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Changhe
First flight 19 October 1964 11 December 1985
Year introduced 1999 1989
Number produced 137 units N/A
Average unit price $70 million --
Wingspan 18.6 m 18.9 m
Height 6.6 m 6.7 m
Length 20.4 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 273 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 800 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 3,050 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 7,095 kg
Total thrust 3 x 348 kW 3 x 1,128 kW
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Overview

The AW101 and the Z-8 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 273 km/h for the Z-8. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 800 km for the Z-8. The Z-8 operates at altitudes up to 3,050 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101.

The AW101 first flew 21 years before the Z-8 (1964 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or Z-8?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Z-8's 273 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or Z-8?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the Z-8's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher service ceiling at 3,050 meters (10,006 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the AW101's 12,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the AW101's 20.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or Z-8?
The Z-8 entered service first in 1989, 10 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.