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Ansat vs AW169

Ansat vs AW169 at a glance — top speed 275 vs 306 km/h, range 505 vs 820 km, max takeoff weight 3,600 vs 4,500 kg, built 50 vs 130 units.

Kazan Helicopters Ansat military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ansat
AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
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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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.