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AW101 vs 407

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
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🇺🇸 407
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Specifications
AW101 407
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 19 October 1964 29 June 1995
Year introduced 1999 1996
Number produced 137 units 1600 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 18.6 m 10.7 m
Height 6.6 m 3.6 m
Length 20.4 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 600 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 3 x 348 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The AW101 and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 260 km/h for the 407. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 600 km for the 407. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101. At 12,900 kg MTOW, the AW101 is 4.7x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 1,600 for the 407. The AW101 first flew 31 years before the 407 (1964 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or 407?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or 407?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or 407?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or 407?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or 407?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or 407?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 3 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or 407?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.