Z-18 vs SA321 Super Frelon
| Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. |
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| Origin country |
π¨π³ China
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| Category |
Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer |
Changhe |
| First flight |
18 March 2010 |
| Year of introduction |
2018 |
| Number produced |
133 units
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| Average unit price |
$-- million
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| French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel. |
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| Origin country |
π«π· France
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| Category |
Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer |
AΓ©rospatiale |
| First flight |
7 December 1962 |
| Year of introduction |
1966 |
| Number produced |
110 units
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| Average unit price |
$3.5 million
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| Wingspan |
-- m
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| Height |
6.7 m
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| Length |
23.0 m
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| Maximum speed |
336 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
9,000 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
13,800 kg
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| Empty weight |
6,865 kg
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| Total thrust |
3 x 1,300 kW
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| Wingspan |
18.9 m
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| Height |
6.7 m
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| Length |
23.0 m
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| Maximum speed |
275 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
3,100 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
13,000 kg
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| Empty weight |
6,865 kg
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| Total thrust |
3 x 1,155 kW
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Photo of Z-18 by ζ₯ζ¬ι²θ‘η.