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AW139 vs EC665 Tiger

AW139 vs EC665 Tiger at a glance — top speed 310 vs 315 km/h, range 1,061 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 6,100 kg, built 1,100 vs 180 units.

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
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 1,141 kW 2 x 958 kW
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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.