AW149 vs S-76 Spirit
| 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 medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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—‰ |
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| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 761 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 688 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW149 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the S-76 Spirit's 287 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the S-76 Spirit's 761 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the S-76 Spirit's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit entered service first in 1979, 35 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has been produced in greater numbers with 875 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.