MD-500 vs Z-11
American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Hughes |
First flight | 28 January 1982 |
Year of introduction | 1967 |
Number produced | 4700 units |
Average unit price | $4 million |
Chinese light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage. | |
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Origin country | π¨π³ China |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Changhe |
First flight | 1 December 1994 |
Year of introduction | 1998 |
Number produced | 46 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Height | 2.6 m β |
Length | 9.4 m |
Maximum speed | 282 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 4,877 m |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg β |
Empty weight | 672 kg |
Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW β |
Height | 3.1 m β |
Length | -- m |
Maximum speed | 278 km/h β |
Service ceiling | None m |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,200 kg β |
Empty weight | None kg |
Total thrust | 1 x 632 kW β |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Z-11 by Changhe.