Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM vs AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9
Full specs: Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9
Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM leads on weapons payload (2,300 vs 600 kg). Several Russia and China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 320 km/h ✓ | 305 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 265 km/h ✓ | 245 km/h |
| Range (km) | 450 km | 1,000 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,600 m | 6,000 m ✓ |
| Rate of climb (m/s) | 14 m/s | N/A |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 4 | 4 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 2,300 kg ✓ | 600 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 16.9 m | 13.68 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 8,095 kg | 2,050 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 12,100 kg | 4,100 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Troop capacity | N/A | 10 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 2,200 hp ✓ | 850 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 30 | 1,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 5 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 320 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 has the longest range at 1,000 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM carries the largest weapons payload at 2,300 kg.
Which has the higher hardpoints? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM has the higher hardpoints at 4.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM has the higher cruise speed at 265 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 has the higher service ceiling at 6,000 m.
Is the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM better than the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9? +
On the public specs we track, the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM leads on 3 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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