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AW139 vs Mi-38

AW139 vs Mi-38 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 300 km/h, range 1,061 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 15,600 kg, built 1,100 vs 13 units.

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Mil Mi-38 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-38
Specifications
AW139 Mi-38
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Mil
First flight 3 February 2001 22 December 2003
Year introduced 2003 2019
Number produced 1100 units 13 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 21.1 m
Height 3.7 m 5.1 m
Length 13.8 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 15,600 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 8,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 2,059 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Mi-38?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Mi-38's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Mi-38?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Mi-38's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Mi-38?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-38's 5,100 meters (16,732 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Mi-38?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 16 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Mi-38?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.