NH90 / Caiman vs Z-18
| European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | ๐ฉ๐ช Germany ๐ซ๐ท France ๐ฎ๐น Italy ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | NHIndustries |
| First flight | 18 December 1995 |
| Year of introduction | 2004 |
| Number produced | 471 units |
| Average unit price | $42 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 | ๐จ๐ณ China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 18 March 2010 |
| Year of introduction | 2018 |
| Number produced | 133 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m |
| Height | 5.3 m โ |
| Length | 19.6 m โ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h โ |
| Operational range | 880 km |
| Service ceiling | None m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg โ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg โ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW โ |
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| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 6.7 m โ |
| Length | 23.0 m โ |
| Maximum speed | 336 km/h โ |
| Operational range | None km |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg โ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg โ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,300 kW โ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Z-18 by ๆฅๆฌ้ฒ่ก็.