AW149 vs Bell 47
Overview
The AW149 and the Bell 47 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 169 km/h for the Bell 47. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 396 km for the Bell 47. At 8,600 kg MTOW, the AW149 is 6.4x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 5,600 for the Bell 47. The Bell 47 first flew 63 years before the AW149 (1946 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 single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,720 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 738 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 396 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW149 or Bell 47?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or Bell 47?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or Bell 47?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or Bell 47?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or Bell 47?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 68 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.