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AW139 vs UH-1N Twin Huey

AW139 vs UH-1N Twin Huey at a glance — top speed 310 vs 240 km/h, range 1,061 vs 459 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 4,763 kg.

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
AW139 UH-1N Twin Huey
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 3 February 2001 1 April 1969
Year introduced 2003 1970
Number produced 1100 units N/A
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 14.6 m
Height 3.7 m 4.4 m
Length 13.8 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 459 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 4,763 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 930 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 240 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 459 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 5,300 meters (17,388 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 4,763 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey entered service first in 1970, 33 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.