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Z-8 vs Z-9 Haitun

Changhe Z-8 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-8
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
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Specifications
Z-8 Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Changhe Harbin
First flight 11 December 1985 1 January 1981
Year introduced 1989 1994
Number produced N/A 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 18.9 m 11.9 m
Height 6.7 m 3.5 m
Length 23.0 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 273 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 3,050 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 7,095 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,128 kW 2 x 272 kW
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Overview

The Z-8 and the Z-9 Haitun are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Changhe and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 273 km/h for the Z-8 vs 315 km/h for the Z-9 Haitun. The Z-8 has an operational range of 800 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-9 Haitun. The Z-9 Haitun operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 3,050 m for the Z-8. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Z-8 is 3.2x the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.

The Z-9 Haitun first flew 4 years before the Z-8 (1981 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Z-8 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Z-8's 273 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Z-8 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Z-8's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Z-8 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun 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-8 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Z-8 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Z-8 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-8 entered service first in 1989, 5 years before the Z-9 Haitun which entered service in 1994.