AW149 vs Ka-60 Kasatka

Overview

The AW149 and the Ka-60 Kasatka are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 300 km/h for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 700 km for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 5,150 m for the Ka-60 Kasatka.

The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 2 for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The Ka-60 Kasatka first flew 11 years before the AW149 (1998 vs 2009).

Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions.
AgustaWestland AW149 Helicopter profile drawing
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
Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation.
Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 10 December 1998
Year introduced --
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 14.6 m
Height 5.1 m
Length 17.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg
Total thrust 2 x 738 kW
Wingspan 13.5 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 15.6 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Operational range 700 km
Service ceiling 5,150 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,500 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 5,150 meters (16,896 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 15.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 has been produced in greater numbers with 31 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.