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AW101 vs AW169

AW101 vs AW169 at a glance — top speed 309 vs 306 km/h, range 1,389 vs 820 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 4,500 kg, built 137 vs 130 units.

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
AW101 AW169
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland AgustaWestland
First flight 9 October 1987 10 May 2012
Year introduced 1999 2015
Number produced 137 units 130 units
Average unit price $70 million $9 million
Wingspan 18.6 m 12.1 m
Height 6.6 m 4.5 m
Length 20.4 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 820 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 4,500 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 2,850 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 2 x 750 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or AW169?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or AW169?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or AW169?
The AW169 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or AW169?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the AW169's 4,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or AW169?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the AW169's 14.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or AW169?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the AW169 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or AW169?
The AW101 entered service first in 1999, 16 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or AW169?
The AW101 has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.