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AW139 vs W-3 Sokol

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
PZL-Świdnik W-3 Sokol military helicopters side profile drawing
🇵🇱 W-3 Sokol
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Specifications
AW139 W-3 Sokol
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland PZL-Świdnik
First flight 3 February 2001 16 November 1979
Year introduced 2003 1986
Number produced 1100 units 149 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 15.7 m
Height 3.7 m 5.1 m
Length 13.8 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 745 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 3,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 662 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the W-3 Sokol are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and PZL-Świdnik respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 260 km/h for the W-3 Sokol. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 745 km for the W-3 Sokol. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,910 m for the W-3 Sokol.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 149 for the W-3 Sokol. The W-3 Sokol first flew 22 years before the AW139 (1979 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the W-3 Sokol's 260 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the W-3 Sokol's 745 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the W-3 Sokol's 4,910 meters (16,108 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol entered service first in 1986, 17 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 149 units of the W-3 Sokol.