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AW139 vs EC665 Tiger

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
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Specifications
AW139 EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Eurocopter
First flight 3 February 2001 27 April 1991
Year introduced 2003 2002
Number produced 1100 units 180 units
Average unit price $15 million $36 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 4.5 m
Height 3.7 m 3.8 m
Length 13.8 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 479 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $36M for the EC665 Tiger. The EC665 Tiger first flew 10 years before the AW139 (1991 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or EC665 Tiger?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the EC665 Tiger's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or EC665 Tiger?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or EC665 Tiger?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the EC665 Tiger's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger entered service first in 2002, 1 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or EC665 Tiger?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.