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