AW149 vs 206 JetRanger
The AW149 and the 206 JetRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively. Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 624 km for the 206 JetRanger. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 8,600 kg MTOW, the AW149 is 3.4x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg. The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 7,300 for the 206 JetRanger. Unit cost is $16M for the AW149 vs $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger. The 206 JetRanger first flew 43 years before the AW149 (1966 vs 2009).
| Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 13 November 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 31 units |
| Average unit price | $16 million |
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,009 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,095 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,476 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 624 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW149 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW149 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW149 is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 47 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.