AW109 vs UH-72 Lakota
AW109 vs UH-72 Lakota at a glance — top speed 311 vs 268 km/h, range 932 vs 685 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 3,585 kg, built 124 vs 463 units.
Specifications
|
AW109 |
UH-72 Lakota |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight |
4 August 1971 |
1 January 2006 |
| Year introduced |
1976 |
2007 |
| Number produced |
124 units |
463 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
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| Wing area |
-- m² |
95.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.0 m |
11.0 m |
| Height |
3.5 m |
3.5 m |
| Length |
13.0 m |
13.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
311 km/h |
268 km/h |
| Operational range |
932 km |
685 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,000 m |
4,018 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,000 kg |
3,585 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,000 kg |
1,792 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 426 kW
|
2 x 550 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW109 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or UH-72 Lakota?
Both the AW109 and UH-72 Lakota are 13.0 meters long.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 31 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has been produced in greater numbers with 463 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.
