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AW109 vs AW169

AW109 vs AW169 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 306 km/h, range 932 vs 820 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 4,500 kg, built 124 vs 130 units.

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
AW109 AW169
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland AgustaWestland
First flight 4 August 1971 10 May 2012
Year introduced 1976 2015
Number produced 124 units 130 units
Average unit price $8 million $9 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 12.1 m
Height 3.5 m 4.5 m
Length 13.0 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 932 km 820 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 4,500 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 750 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or AW169?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or AW169?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or AW169?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or AW169?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or AW169?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the AW109's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or AW169?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the AW109 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or AW169?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 39 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or AW169?
The AW169 has been produced in greater numbers with 130 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.