AW101 vs S-92 Superhawk
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 23 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $32 million |
| Height | 6.6 m |
| Length | 20.4 m |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of S-92 Superhawk by Ronnie Robertson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW101 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 km/h, a difference of 309 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW101 has a higher service ceiling at 2,600 meters (8,530 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the S-92 Superhawk at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW101 entered service first in 1999, 5 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.