AW139 vs Z-9 Haitun
Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003. | |
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Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
First flight | 3 February 2001 |
Year introduced | 2003 |
Number produced | 1100 units |
Average unit price | $15 million |
Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century. | |
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Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Harbin |
First flight | 1 January 1981 |
Year introduced | 1994 |
Number produced | 200 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
Length | 13.8 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 3,622 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,141 kW â—‰ |
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