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AW101 vs Atlas Oryx

AW101 vs Atlas Oryx at a glance — top speed 309 vs 306 km/h, range 1,389 vs 303 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 8,000 kg, built 137 vs 50 units.

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
Atlas Oryx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Oryx
Specifications
AW101 Atlas Oryx
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Atlas
First flight 19 October 1964 1 January 1986
Year introduced 1999 1987
Number produced 137 units 50 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area -- m² 191.0 m²
Wingspan 18.6 m 15.6 m
Height 6.6 m 5.1 m
Length 20.4 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 303 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 7,162 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 3,600 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 2 x 1,400 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or Atlas Oryx?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Atlas Oryx's 306 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or Atlas Oryx?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the Atlas Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or Atlas Oryx?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the Atlas Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or Atlas Oryx?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the Atlas Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx entered service first in 1987, 12 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or Atlas Oryx?
The AW101 has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 50 units of the Atlas Oryx.