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Z-20 vs Z-8

Harbin Z-20 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-20
Changhe Z-8 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-8
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Specifications
Z-20 Z-8
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Harbin Changhe
First flight 23 December 2013 11 December 1985
Year introduced 2019 1989
Number produced 230 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 16.0 m 18.9 m
Height 5.3 m 6.7 m
Length 20.0 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 360 km/h 273 km/h
Operational range 560 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 3,050 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,000 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 5,000 kg 7,095 kg
Total thrust 2 x 800 kW 3 x 1,128 kW
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Overview

The Z-20 and the Z-8 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Harbin and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 360 km/h for the Z-20 vs 273 km/h for the Z-8. The Z-20 has an operational range of 560 km vs 800 km for the Z-8. The Z-20 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 3,050 m for the Z-8.

The Z-8 first flew 28 years before the Z-20 (1985 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Z-20 or Z-8?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Z-8's 273 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Z-20 or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Z-20 or Z-8?
The Z-20 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the Z-20 or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Z-20's 10,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Z-20 or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Z-20's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Z-20 or Z-8?
The Z-8 entered service first in 1989, 30 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.