AW139 vs H175

Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003.
AgustaWestland AW139 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 3 February 2001
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 1100 units
Average unit price $15 million
European super-medium utility helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for oil and gas industry support, search and rescue, and corporate transportation.
Airbus Helicopters H175 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 17 December 2009
Year introduced 2014
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 13.8 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 13.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 310 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,061 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,096 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,622 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW â—‰
Wing area 172.0 m²
Wingspan 14.8 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 18.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,259 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,603 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,324 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or H175?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or H175?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the AW139's 1,061 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or H175?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the H175's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or H175?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or H175?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or H175?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 11 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.