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AW139 vs T129 ATAK

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
TAI T129 ATAK military helicopters side profile drawing
🇹🇷 T129 ATAK
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Specifications
AW139 T129 ATAK
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland TAI
First flight 3 February 2001 28 September 2009
Year introduced 2003 2014
Number produced 1100 units N/A
Average unit price $15 million $50 million
Wing area -- m² 111.2 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 11.9 m
Height 3.7 m 3.4 m
Length 13.8 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 537 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 5,056 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 1,024 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the T129 ATAK are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and TAI respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 281 km/h for the T129 ATAK. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 537 km for the T129 ATAK. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,572 m for the T129 ATAK.

Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $50M for the T129 ATAK. The AW139 first flew 8 years before the T129 ATAK (2001 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or T129 ATAK?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the T129 ATAK's 281 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or T129 ATAK?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the T129 ATAK's 537 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or T129 ATAK?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the T129 ATAK's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or T129 ATAK?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the T129 ATAK's 5,056 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or T129 ATAK?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 11 years before the T129 ATAK which entered service in 2014.