AW139 vs UH-1Y Venom
AW139 vs UH-1Y Venom at a glance — top speed 310 vs 304 km/h, range 1,061 vs 240 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 8,391 kg, built 1,100 vs 160 units.
Specifications
|
AW139 |
UH-1Y Venom |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Bell |
| First flight |
3 February 2001 |
20 December 2001 |
| Year introduced |
2003 |
2008 |
| Number produced |
1100 units |
160 units |
| Average unit price |
$15 million |
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| Wing area |
-- m² |
168.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
13.8 m |
14.9 m |
| Height |
3.7 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
16.7 m |
17.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
310 km/h |
304 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,061 km |
240 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,096 m |
6,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg |
8,391 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,622 kg |
5,371 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,141 kW
|
2 x 1,363 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW139 or UH-1Y Venom?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 304 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or UH-1Y Venom?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the AW139's 16.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or UH-1Y Venom?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 5 years before the UH-1Y Venom which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or UH-1Y Venom?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 160 units of the UH-1Y Venom.
