AW101 vs S-76 Spirit
AW101 vs S-76 Spirit at a glance — top speed 309 vs 287 km/h, range 1,389 vs 761 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 5,307 kg, built 137 vs 875 units.
Specifications
|
AW101 |
S-76 Spirit |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Sikorsky |
| First flight |
19 October 1964 |
13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced |
1999 |
1979 |
| Number produced |
137 units |
875 units |
| Average unit price |
$70 million |
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| Wingspan |
18.6 m |
13.4 m |
| Height |
6.6 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
20.4 m |
16.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
309 km/h |
287 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
761 km |
| Service ceiling |
2,600 m |
4,206 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
12,900 kg |
5,307 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,850 kg |
3,177 kg |
| Total thrust |
3 x 1,044 kW
|
2 x 688 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW101 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the S-76 Spirit's 287 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the S-76 Spirit's 761 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 4,206 meters (13,799 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the S-76 Spirit's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit entered service first in 1979, 20 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has been produced in greater numbers with 875 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.
