AW109 vs AW149
AW109 vs AW149 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 310 km/h, range 932 vs 1,009 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 8,600 kg, built 124 vs 31 units.
Specifications
|
AW109 |
AW149 |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
AgustaWestland |
| First flight |
4 August 1971 |
13 November 2009 |
| Year introduced |
1976 |
2014 |
| Number produced |
124 units |
31 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
$16 million |
| Wingspan |
11.0 m |
14.6 m |
| Height |
3.5 m |
5.1 m |
| Length |
13.0 m |
17.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
311 km/h |
310 km/h |
| Operational range |
932 km |
1,009 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,000 m |
6,095 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,000 kg |
8,600 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,000 kg |
4,720 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 426 kW
|
2 x 1,476 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW109 or AW149?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the AW149's 310 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or AW149?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the AW109's 932 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or AW149?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the AW109's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or AW149?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or AW149?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the AW109's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or AW149?
The AW149 is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the AW109 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or AW149?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 38 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or AW149?
The AW109 has been produced in greater numbers with 124 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.
