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AW139 vs AW169

AW139 vs AW169 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 306 km/h, range 1,061 vs 820 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 4,500 kg, built 1,100 vs 130 units.

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Specifications
AW139 AW169
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland AgustaWestland
First flight 3 February 2001 10 May 2012
Year introduced 2003 2015
Number produced 1100 units 130 units
Average unit price $15 million $9 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 12.1 m
Height 3.7 m 4.5 m
Length 16.7 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 820 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 4,500 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 2,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 750 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or AW169?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or AW169?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or AW169?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or AW169?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the AW169's 4,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or AW169?
The AW139 is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the AW169's 14.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or AW169?
The AW139 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the AW169 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or AW169?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 12 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or AW169?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.