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AW101 vs AW139

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
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Specifications
AW101 AW139
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland AgustaWestland
First flight 19 October 1964 3 February 2001
Year introduced 1999 2003
Number produced 137 units 1100 units
Average unit price $70 million $15 million
Wingspan 18.6 m 13.8 m
Height 6.6 m 3.7 m
Length 20.4 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 1,061 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 3,622 kg
Total thrust 3 x 348 kW 2 x 571 kW
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Overview

The AW101 and the AW139 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and AgustaWestland respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 310 km/h for the AW139. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 1,061 km for the AW139. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101. At 12,900 kg MTOW, the AW101 is 2.0x the AW139's 6,400 kg.

The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 1,100 for the AW139. Unit cost is $70M for the AW101 vs $15M for the AW139. The AW101 first flew 37 years before the AW139 (1964 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or AW139?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the AW101's 309 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or AW139?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the AW139's 1,061 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or AW139?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or AW139?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or AW139?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or AW139?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or AW139?
The AW101 entered service first in 1999, 4 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or AW139?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.