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AW139 vs Guimbal Cabri G2

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Guimbal Cabri G2
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Specifications
AW139 Guimbal Cabri G2
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Guimbal
First flight 3 February 2001 31 March 2005
Year introduced 2003 2008
Number produced 1100 units 300 units
Average unit price $15 million $390K
Wingspan 13.8 m 7.2 m
Height 3.7 m 2.5 m
Length 13.8 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 2,286 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 700 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 420 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 1 x 108 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the Guimbal Cabri G2 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Guimbal respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 185 km/h for the Guimbal Cabri G2. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 700 km for the Guimbal Cabri G2. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 2,286 m for the Guimbal Cabri G2. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the AW139 is 9.1x the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 300 for the Guimbal Cabri G2. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $0.39M for the Guimbal Cabri G2. The AW139 first flew 4 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 (2001 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The AW139 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 5 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 300 units of the Guimbal Cabri G2.