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AW139 vs H175

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Airbus Helicopters H175 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H175
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Specifications
AW139 H175
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 3 February 2001 17 December 2009
Year introduced 2003 2014
Number produced 1100 units N/A
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 14.8 m
Height 3.7 m 5.3 m
Length 13.8 m 18.1 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 1,259 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 7,800 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 4,603 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 662 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the H175 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 315 km/h for the H175. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 1,259 km for the H175. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,000 m for the H175.

The AW139 first flew 8 years before the H175 (2001 vs 2009).

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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.