Z-11 vs SA340 Gazelle
| 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
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| French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction. |
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| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France
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| Category |
Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer |
Aérospatiale |
| First flight |
7 April 1967 |
| Year of introduction |
1971 |
| Number produced |
1775 units
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| Average unit price |
$1.7 million
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| Wingspan |
-- m
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| Height |
3.1 m
◉
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| Length |
-- m
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| Maximum speed |
278 km/h
◉
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| Operational range |
None km
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| Service ceiling |
None m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
2,200 kg
◉
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| Empty weight |
None kg
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| Total thrust |
1 x 632 kW
◉
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| Wingspan |
10.5 m
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| Height |
3.2 m
◉
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| Length |
11.9 m
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| Maximum speed |
310 km/h
◉
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| Operational range |
670 km
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| Service ceiling |
4,450 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
2,100 kg
◉
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| Empty weight |
1,009 kg
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| Total thrust |
1 x 650 kW
◉
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Photo of Z-11 by Changhe.