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AW109 vs Westland Lynx

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
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🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
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Specifications
AW109 Westland Lynx
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Westland
First flight 4 August 1971 21 March 1971
Year introduced 1976 1978
Number produced 124 units 450 units
Average unit price $8 million $10 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 12.8 m
Height 3.5 m 3.6 m
Length 13.0 m 15.0 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 932 km 528 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,740 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Overview

The AW109 and the Westland Lynx are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Westland respectively.

Top speed is 311 km/h for the AW109 vs 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx. The AW109 has an operational range of 932 km vs 528 km for the Westland Lynx. The AW109 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx.

The AW109 has been produced in 124 units vs 450 for the Westland Lynx. Unit cost is $8M for the AW109 vs $10M for the Westland Lynx.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or Westland Lynx?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Westland Lynx's 300 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or Westland Lynx?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or Westland Lynx?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the AW109's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the AW109 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or Westland Lynx?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 2 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.