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AW149 vs 407

AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
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🇺🇸 407
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Specifications
AW149 407
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 13 November 2009 29 June 1995
Year introduced 2014 1996
Number produced 31 units 1600 units
Average unit price $16 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.7 m
Height 5.1 m 3.6 m
Length 17.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 600 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 2 x 738 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The AW149 and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 260 km/h for the 407. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 600 km for the 407. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407. At 8,600 kg MTOW, the AW149 is 3.2x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 1,600 for the 407. The 407 first flew 14 years before the AW149 (1995 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or 407?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or 407?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or 407?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or 407?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or 407?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or 407?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 18 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or 407?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.