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AW139 vs UH-72 Lakota

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
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Specifications
AW139 UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 3 February 2001 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2003 2007
Number produced 1100 units 463 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 11.0 m
Height 3.7 m 3.5 m
Length 13.8 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 685 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The AW139 first flew 5 years before the UH-72 Lakota (2001 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 4 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 463 units of the UH-72 Lakota.