Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 vs AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9
Full specs: Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9
Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 leads on weapons payload (1,500 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) | 250 km/h | 305 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 230 km/h | 245 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 800 km | 1,000 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,000 m | 6,000 m |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 ✓ | 4 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 1,500 kg ✓ | 600 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 18.17 m | 13.68 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 7,100 kg | 2,050 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 13,000 kg | 4,100 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 2 |
| Troop capacity | 24 ✓ | 10 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 2,400 hp ✓ | 850 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 12,000 ✓ | 1,000 |
| Operator countries | 50 ✓ | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 305 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-8MTV-5 carries the largest weapons payload at 1,500 kg.
Which has the higher hardpoints? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 has the higher hardpoints at 6.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 has the higher cruise speed at 245 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 has the higher service ceiling at 6,000 m.
Is the Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 better than the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9? +
On the public specs we track, the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Z-9 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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