Z-18 vs NH90
Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. | |
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Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Changhe |
First flight | 18 March 2010 |
Year of introduction | 2018 |
Number produced | 133 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
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 | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | NHIndustries |
First flight | 18 December 1995 |
Year of introduction | 2004 |
Number produced | 471 units |
Average unit price | $42 million |
Wingspan | -- m |
Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 336 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | None km |
Service ceiling | 9,000 m |
Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 3 x 1,300 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Z-18 by 日本防衛省.