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AW139 vs Ka-60 Kasatka

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-60 Kasatka
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Specifications
AW139 Ka-60 Kasatka
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Kamov
First flight 3 February 2001 10 December 1998
Year introduced 2003 --
Number produced 1100 units 2 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 143.1 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 13.5 m
Height 3.7 m 4.6 m
Length 13.8 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,150 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 6,500 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the Ka-60 Kasatka are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 300 km/h for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 700 km for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,150 m for the Ka-60 Kasatka.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 2 for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The Ka-60 Kasatka first flew 3 years before the AW139 (1998 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 5,150 meters (16,896 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,500 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.