AW149 vs AW609
AW149 vs AW609 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 509 km/h, range 1,009 vs 1,389 km, max takeoff weight 8,600 vs 8,200 kg.
Specifications
|
AW149 |
AW609 |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
AgustaWestland |
| First flight |
13 November 2009 |
6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
2020 |
| Number produced |
31 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$16 million |
$25 million |
| Wingspan |
14.6 m |
11.7 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
5.1 m |
| Length |
17.6 m |
14.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
310 km/h |
509 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,009 km |
1,389 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,095 m |
7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,600 kg |
8,200 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,720 kg |
4,755 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,476 kW
|
2 x 1,447 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW149 or AW609?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the AW149's 310 km/h, a difference of 199 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or AW609?
The AW609 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the AW149's 1,009 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or AW609?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the AW149's 6,095 meters (19,996 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or AW609?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or AW609?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW149 or AW609?
The AW609 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the AW149 at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or AW609?
The AW149 entered service first in 2014, 6 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.
