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AW109 vs 206 JetRanger

AW109 vs 206 JetRanger at a glance — top speed 311 vs 226 km/h, range 932 vs 624 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 2,495 kg, built 124 vs 7,300 units.

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Specifications
AW109 206 JetRanger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 4 August 1971 10 January 1966
Year introduced 1976 1967
Number produced 124 units 7300 units
Average unit price $8 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.2 m
Height 3.5 m 3.9 m
Length 13.0 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 226 km/h
Operational range 932 km 624 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 1 x 485 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW109 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW109 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 9 years before the AW109 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.