AW139 vs KUH-1 Surion
AW139 vs KUH-1 Surion at a glance — top speed 310 vs 270 km/h, range 1,061 vs 828 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 8,709 kg, built 1,100 vs 170 units.
Specifications
|
AW139 |
KUH-1 Surion |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
KAI |
| First flight |
3 February 2001 |
10 March 2010 |
| Year introduced |
2003 |
2013 |
| Number produced |
1100 units |
170 units |
| Average unit price |
$15 million |
$21 million |
| Wingspan |
13.8 m |
15.8 m |
| Height |
3.7 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
13.8 m |
19.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
310 km/h |
270 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,061 km |
828 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,096 m |
3,048 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg |
8,709 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,622 kg |
4,973 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,141 kW
|
2 x 1,228 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW139 or KUH-1 Surion?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 270 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or KUH-1 Surion?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 828 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or KUH-1 Surion?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or KUH-1 Surion?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 10 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or KUH-1 Surion?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.
