Z-9 Haitun vs NH90

Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century.
Picture of Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 1 January 1981
Year of introduction 1994
Number produced 200 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 3.5 m
Length 13.7 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg
Empty weight 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 544 kW
3-view profile of Z-9 Haitun
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

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