CH-53 Sea Stallion vs Z-18
| American heavy-lift helicopter, noteworthy for its service in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, principally deployed for transport duties. | |
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| Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 14 October 1964 |
| Year of introduction | 1966 |
| Number produced | 284 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. | |
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| Origin country | π¨π³ China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 18 March 2010 |
| Year of introduction | 2018 |
| Number produced | 133 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 24.1 m |
| Height | 8.5 m β |
| Length | 30.2 m β |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h β |
| Operational range | 2,075 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,639 m β |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,300 kg β |
| Empty weight | 15,071 kg β |
| Total thrust | 3 x 3,270 kW β |
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| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 6.7 m β |
| Length | 23.0 m β |
| Maximum speed | 336 km/h β |
| Operational range | None km |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m β |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg β |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg β |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,300 kW β |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Z-18 by ζ₯ζ¬ι²θ‘η.