AW139 vs AW609
AW139 vs AW609 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 509 km/h, range 1,061 vs 1,389 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 8,200 kg.
Specifications
|
AW139 |
AW609 |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
AgustaWestland |
| First flight |
3 February 2001 |
6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced |
2003 |
2020 |
| Number produced |
1100 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$15 million |
$25 million |
| Wingspan |
13.8 m |
11.7 m |
| Height |
3.7 m |
5.1 m |
| Length |
16.7 m |
14.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
310 km/h |
509 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,061 km |
1,389 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,096 m |
7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg |
8,200 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,622 kg |
4,755 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,141 kW
|
2 x 1,447 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW139 or AW609?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 199 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or AW609?
The AW609 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the AW139's 1,061 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or AW609?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or AW609?
The AW609 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,200 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or AW609?
The AW139 is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or AW609?
The AW609 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or AW609?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 17 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.
