AW139 vs AW149
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 3 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 1100 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 13 November 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 31 units |
| Average unit price | $16 million |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,061 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,622 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,141 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,009 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,095 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,476 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW139 or AW149?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or AW149?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the AW149's 1,009 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or AW149?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW149's 6,095 meters (19,996 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or AW149?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or AW149?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or AW149?
The AW149 is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or AW149?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 11 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or AW149?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.