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AH-1Z Viper vs AW139

Bell AH-1Z Viper military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1Z Viper
AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
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Specifications
AH-1Z Viper AW139
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell AgustaWestland
First flight 8 December 2000 3 February 2001
Year introduced 2010 2003
Number produced 195 units 1100 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 168.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 13.8 m
Height 4.4 m 3.7 m
Length 17.8 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 411 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 690 km 1,061 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 3,622 kg
Total thrust 2 x 650 kW 2 x 571 kW
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Overview

The AH-1Z Viper and the AW139 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and AgustaWestland respectively.

Top speed is 411 km/h for the AH-1Z Viper vs 310 km/h for the AW139. The AH-1Z Viper has an operational range of 690 km vs 1,061 km for the AW139. The AH-1Z Viper operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 6,096 m for the AW139.

The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in 195 units vs 1,100 for the AW139. The AH-1Z Viper first flew 1 years before the AW139 (2000 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or AW139?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or AW139?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the AH-1Z Viper's 690 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or AW139?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or AW139?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or AW139?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or AW139?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 7 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or AW139?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.