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AW149 vs H175

AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
Airbus Helicopters H175 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H175
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Specifications
AW149 H175
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 13 November 2009 17 December 2009
Year introduced 2014 2014
Number produced 31 units N/A
Average unit price $16 million --
Wing area -- m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 14.8 m
Height 5.1 m 5.3 m
Length 17.6 m 18.1 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 1,259 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 7,800 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 4,603 kg
Total thrust 2 x 738 kW 2 x 662 kW
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Overview

The AW149 and the H175 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 315 km/h for the H175. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 1,259 km for the H175. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 6,000 m for the H175.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or H175?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AW149's 310 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or H175?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the AW149's 1,009 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or H175?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the H175's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or H175?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the H175's 7,800 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or H175?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the AW149's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or H175?
The H175 entered service first in 2014, 0 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.