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AW139 vs Bell 214

AW139 vs Bell 214 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 259 km/h, range 1,061 vs 411 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 6,804 kg, built 1,100 vs 405 units.

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Specifications
AW139 Bell 214
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 3 February 2001 1 January 1970
Year introduced 2003 1972
Number produced 1100 units 405 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 182.4 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 15.0 m
Height 3.7 m 3.9 m
Length 16.7 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 259 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 411 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 6,804 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 3,442 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 1 x 2,180 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Bell 214?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Bell 214's 259 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Bell 214?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Bell 214's 411 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Bell 214?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Bell 214's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Bell 214?
The Bell 214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,804 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Bell 214?
The AW139 is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Bell 214's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Bell 214?
The Bell 214 entered service first in 1972, 31 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Bell 214?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 405 units of the Bell 214.