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AW139 vs S-92 Superhawk

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-92 Superhawk
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Specifications
AW139 S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 3 February 2001 23 December 1998
Year introduced 2003 2004
Number produced 1100 units 300 units
Average unit price $15 million $32 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 17.2 m
Height 3.7 m -- m
Length 13.8 m -- m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 850 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW --
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Overview

The AW139 and the S-92 Superhawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 850 km for the S-92 Superhawk. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,267 m for the S-92 Superhawk.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 300 for the S-92 Superhawk. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $32M for the S-92 Superhawk. The S-92 Superhawk first flew 3 years before the AW139 (1998 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 306 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 1 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.