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AW109 vs S-76 Spirit

AW109 vs S-76 Spirit at a glance — top speed 311 vs 287 km/h, range 932 vs 761 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 5,307 kg, built 124 vs 875 units.

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Sikorsky S-76 Spirit military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-76 Spirit
Specifications
AW109 S-76 Spirit
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 4 August 1971 13 March 1977
Year introduced 1976 1979
Number produced 124 units 875 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 13.4 m
Height 3.5 m 4.5 m
Length 13.0 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 932 km 761 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,206 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 5,307 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 3,177 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 688 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the S-76 Spirit's 287 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the S-76 Spirit's 761 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,307 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the AW109's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the S-76 Spirit which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has been produced in greater numbers with 875 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.