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AW139 vs AW159

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
AgustaWestland AW159 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW159
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Specifications
AW139 AW159
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland AgustaWestland
First flight 3 February 2001 12 November 2009
Year introduced 2003 2014
Number produced 1100 units 67 units
Average unit price $15 million $32 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 12.8 m
Height 3.7 m 3.8 m
Length 13.8 m 15.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 291 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 777 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 6,000 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 3,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 1,015 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the AW159 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and AgustaWestland respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 291 km/h for the AW159. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 777 km for the AW159. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,000 m for the AW159.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 67 for the AW159. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $32M for the AW159. The AW139 first flew 8 years before the AW159 (2001 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or AW159?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the AW159's 291 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or AW159?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the AW159's 777 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or AW159?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW159's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or AW159?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the AW159's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or AW159?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or AW159?
The AW159 is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or AW159?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 11 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or AW159?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.