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AW139 vs AW149

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
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Specifications
AW139 AW149
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland AgustaWestland
First flight 3 February 2001 13 November 2009
Year introduced 2003 2014
Number produced 1100 units 31 units
Average unit price $15 million $16 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 14.6 m
Height 3.7 m 5.1 m
Length 13.8 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 1,009 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,095 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 8,600 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 4,720 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 738 kW
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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.