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AW101 vs Bell 412

AW101 vs Bell 412 at a glance — top speed 309 vs 260 km/h, range 1,389 vs 980 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 5,398 kg, built 137 vs 1,300 units.

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Specifications
AW101 Bell 412
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 19 October 1964 1 August 1979
Year introduced 1999 1981
Number produced 137 units 1300 units
Average unit price $70 million $15 million
Wing area -- m² 154.4 m²
Wingspan 18.6 m 14.0 m
Height 6.6 m 4.6 m
Length 20.4 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 980 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 5,398 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 3,079 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 1 x 930 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or Bell 412?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Bell 412's 260 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or Bell 412?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the Bell 412's 980 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or Bell 412?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the Bell 412's 5,398 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or Bell 412?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the Bell 412's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or Bell 412?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Bell 412 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 entered service first in 1981, 18 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.