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AW109 vs MD-900

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
MD Helicopters MD-900 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-900
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Specifications
AW109 MD-900
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland MD Helicopters
First flight 4 August 1971 18 December 1992
Year introduced 1976 1994
Number produced 124 units 5 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.3 m
Height 3.5 m 3.7 m
Length 13.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 259 km/h
Operational range 932 km 543 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 2,835 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,531 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The AW109 and the MD-900 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and MD Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 311 km/h for the AW109 vs 259 km/h for the MD-900. The AW109 has an operational range of 932 km vs 543 km for the MD-900. The AW109 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,334 m for the MD-900.

The AW109 has been produced in 124 units vs 5 for the MD-900. The AW109 first flew 21 years before the MD-900 (1971 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or MD-900?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or MD-900?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or MD-900?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the MD-900's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or MD-900?
The AW109 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,000 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or MD-900?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or MD-900?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 18 years before the MD-900 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or MD-900?
The AW109 has been produced in greater numbers with 124 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.