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AW139 vs H160M Guépard

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H160M Guépard
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Specifications
AW139 H160M Guépard
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 3 February 2001 13 March 2015
Year introduced 2003 2021
Number produced 1100 units 1 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 13.4 m
Height 3.7 m 4.0 m
Length 13.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 4,240 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the H160M Guépard are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 880 km for the H160M Guépard. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,900 m for the H160M Guépard.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 1 for the H160M Guépard. The AW139 first flew 14 years before the H160M Guépard (2001 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or H160M Guépard?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the H160M Guépard's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or H160M Guépard?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,900 meters (19,356 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or H160M Guépard?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or H160M Guépard?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or H160M Guépard?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 18 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or H160M Guépard?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.