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AW101 vs Mi-38

AW101 vs Mi-38 at a glance — top speed 309 vs 300 km/h, range 1,389 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 15,600 kg, built 137 vs 13 units.

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Specifications
AW101 Mi-38
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Mil
First flight 9 October 1987 22 December 2003
Year introduced 1999 2019
Number produced 137 units 13 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wingspan 18.6 m 21.1 m
Height 6.6 m 5.1 m
Length 20.4 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 880 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 5,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 15,600 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 8,300 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 2 x 2,059 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or Mi-38?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Mi-38's 300 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or Mi-38?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the Mi-38's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher service ceiling at 5,100 meters (16,732 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the AW101's 12,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or Mi-38?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the Mi-38's 19.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or Mi-38?
The AW101 entered service first in 1999, 20 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or Mi-38?
The AW101 has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.