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Ansat vs AW169

Kazan Helicopters Ansat military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ansat
AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
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Specifications
Ansat AW169
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kazan Helicopters AgustaWestland
First flight 17 August 1999 10 May 2012
Year introduced 2013 2015
Number produced 50 units 130 units
Average unit price $8 million $9 million
Wing area 103.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.5 m 12.1 m
Height 3.4 m 4.5 m
Length 13.8 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 505 km 820 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 4,500 kg
Empty weight 2,365 kg 2,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 470 kW 2 x 750 kW
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Overview

The Ansat and the AW169 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kazan Helicopters and AgustaWestland respectively.

Top speed is 275 km/h for the Ansat vs 306 km/h for the AW169. The Ansat has an operational range of 505 km vs 820 km for the AW169. The Ansat operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the AW169.

The Ansat has been produced in 50 units vs 130 for the AW169. Unit cost is $8M for the Ansat vs $9M for the AW169. The Ansat first flew 13 years before the AW169 (1999 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ansat or AW169?
The AW169 is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Ansat's 275 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or AW169?
The AW169 has a longer range at 820 km compared to the Ansat's 505 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or AW169?
The Ansat has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or AW169?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the Ansat's 3,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or AW169?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Ansat's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ansat or AW169?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Ansat at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Ansat or AW169?
The Ansat entered service first in 2013, 2 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or AW169?
The AW169 has been produced in greater numbers with 130 units compared to 50 units of the Ansat.