Z-18 vs NH90

Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army.
Picture of Z-18
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.
Picture of NH90
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
Wingspan 16.3 m
Height 5.3 m
Length 19.6 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Operational range 880 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,693 kW
3-view profile of NH90

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Z-18 by 日本防衛省.