AW109 vs MD-900
AW109 vs MD-900 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 259 km/h, range 932 vs 543 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 2,835 kg, built 124 vs 5 units.
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 |
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| 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
|
Detailed Comparison
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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.
