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AW139 vs Prachand

AW139 vs Prachand at a glance — top speed 310 vs 280 km/h, range 1,061 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 5,800 kg, built 1,100 vs 19 units.

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
HAL Prachand military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Prachand
Specifications
AW139 Prachand
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland HAL
First flight 3 February 2001 29 March 2010
Year introduced 2003 2021
Number produced 1100 units 19 units
Average unit price $15 million $32.6 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 13.2 m
Height 3.7 m 4.4 m
Length 13.8 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 2,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 1,068 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Prachand?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Prachand's 280 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Prachand?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Prachand's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Prachand?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Prachand?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Prachand's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Prachand?
The Prachand is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or Prachand?
The Prachand is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Prachand?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 18 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Prachand?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.