Mi-8 Hip vs Z-18
| Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | π¨π³ Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 24 June 1961 |
| Year of introduction | 1967 |
| Number produced | 17000 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 21.3 m |
| Height | 5.7 m β |
| Length | 25.2 m β |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h β |
| Operational range | 425 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m β |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg β |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg β |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,119 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.