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AW101 vs S-92 Superhawk

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
AW101 S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 19 October 1964 23 December 1998
Year introduced 1999 2004
Number produced 137 units 300 units
Average unit price $70 million $32 million
Wingspan 18.6 m 17.2 m
Height 6.6 m -- m
Length 20.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 850 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg -- kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW --
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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 306 km/h, a difference of 3 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 S-92 Superhawk has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 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.