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AW139 vs 407

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
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🇺🇸 407
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Specifications
AW139 407
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 3 February 2001 29 June 1995
Year introduced 2003 1996
Number produced 1100 units 1600 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 10.7 m
Height 3.7 m 3.6 m
Length 13.8 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 600 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 260 km/h for the 407. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 600 km for the 407. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the AW139 is 2.4x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 1,600 for the 407. The 407 first flew 6 years before the AW139 (1995 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or 407?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or 407?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or 407?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or 407?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or 407?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or 407?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 7 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or 407?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,100 units of the AW139.