Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Harbin Z-5
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1958
- Service Entry Year1966
- Crew3
- Passengers11
- Primary RoleTransport / Utility / Assault / VIP / Agricultural / SAR
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeDongan HS-7
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)1,250 kW
- Transmission Rating1,250 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter21 m
- Main Rotor Blades4
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance9MOD.9
- Top Speed185 km/h
- Cruise Speed160 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,500 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)2,000 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)1,500 m
- Range500 km
- Ferry Range780 km
- Rate of Climb4.5 m/s
- Endurance150
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length25.017 m
- Height4.4 m
- Rotor Disc Area346.36
- Empty Weight5,275 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight7,600 kg
- Useful Load2,325 kg
- Cabin Volume16
◆Armament & Mission8MOD.8
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,550 kg
- GunMachine guns (in some variants)
- Anti-Tank MissilesNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsYes
- Sling Load Capacity1,300 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built558
- Variants6
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1965
- Operational StatusLimited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1965Production started
61
years in service
558
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Harbin Z-5SALES2records
Albania
Cambodiaⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
166UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS54COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS130PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
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