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AW109 vs Bell 407

AW109 vs Bell 407 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 260 km/h, range 932 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 2,722 kg, built 124 vs 1,600 units.

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Specifications
AW109 Bell 407
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 4 August 1971 29 June 1995
Year introduced 1976 1996
Number produced 124 units 1600 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.7 m
Height 3.5 m 3.6 m
Length 13.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 932 km 600 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or Bell 407?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Bell 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or Bell 407?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the Bell 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or Bell 407?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Bell 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or Bell 407?
The AW109 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,000 kg compared to the Bell 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or Bell 407?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Bell 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or Bell 407?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 20 years before the Bell 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or Bell 407?
The Bell 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.