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AW139 vs Z-9 Haitun

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
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Specifications
AW139 Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Harbin
First flight 3 February 2001 1 January 1981
Year introduced 2003 1994
Number produced 1100 units 200 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 11.9 m
Height 3.7 m 3.5 m
Length 13.8 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 272 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the Z-9 Haitun are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 315 km/h for the Z-9 Haitun. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-9 Haitun. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,000 m for the Z-9 Haitun.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 200 for the Z-9 Haitun. The Z-9 Haitun first flew 20 years before the AW139 (1981 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Z-9 Haitun?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Z-9 Haitun?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Z-9 Haitun?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Z-9 Haitun?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun entered service first in 1994, 9 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Z-9 Haitun?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 200 units of the Z-9 Haitun.