Ansat vs SW-4 Puszczyk

Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s.
Picture of Ansat
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kazan Helicopters
First flight 17 August 1999
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 50 units
Average unit price $8 million
Polish utility helicopter, deployed in the early 21st century, primarily used for training and light transport applications.
Picture of SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL
First flight 29 October 1996
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 40 units
Average unit price $0.7 million
Wing area 103.9 m²
Wingspan 11.5 m
Height 3.4 m
Length 13.8 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h
Operational range 505 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg
Empty weight 2,365 kg
Total thrust 2 x 470 kW
Profile drawing of Kazan Helicopters Ansat
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height 3.1 m
Length 10.6 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h
Operational range 790 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,800 kg
Empty weight 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW
Profile drawing of PZL SW-4 Puszczyk

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Ansat by Col André Kritzinger. Photo of SW-4 Puszczyk by Łukasz Golowanow, Konflikty.pl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ansat or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Ansat is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Ansat's 505 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Ansat has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Ansat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,600 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Ansat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ansat or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Ansat is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Ansat or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk entered service first in 2002, 11 years before the Ansat which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Ansat has been produced in greater numbers with 50 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.