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AW139 vs 505 Jet Ranger X

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
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Specifications
AW139 505 Jet Ranger X
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 3 February 2001 11 November 2014
Year introduced 2003 2017
Number produced 1100 units 360 units
Average unit price $15 million $1.2 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 11.3 m
Height 3.7 m 3.3 m
Length 13.8 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 617 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,670 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 2,030 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 1,669 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 1 x 377 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the 505 Jet Ranger X are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 617 km for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,670 m for the 505 Jet Ranger X. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the AW139 is 3.2x the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 360 for the 505 Jet Ranger X. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $1.2M for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The AW139 first flew 13 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X (2001 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW139 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 14 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 360 units of the 505 Jet Ranger X.