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AW139 vs Mi-28 Havoc

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Mil Mi-28 Havoc military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-28 Havoc
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Specifications
AW139 Mi-28 Havoc
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Mil
First flight 3 February 2001 10 November 1982
Year introduced 2003 2006
Number produced 1100 units 126 units
Average unit price $15 million $15 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 17.2 m
Height 3.7 m 4.7 m
Length 13.8 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 435 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 8,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 821 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the Mi-28 Havoc are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 435 km for the Mi-28 Havoc. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,700 m for the Mi-28 Havoc.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 126 for the Mi-28 Havoc. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $15M for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Mi-28 Havoc first flew 19 years before the AW139 (1982 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 3 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.