AW149 vs S-76 Spirit
AW149 vs S-76 Spirit at a glance — top speed 310 vs 287 km/h, range 1,009 vs 761 km, max takeoff weight 8,600 vs 5,307 kg, built 31 vs 875 units.
Specifications
|
AW149 |
S-76 Spirit |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Sikorsky |
| First flight |
13 November 2009 |
13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
1979 |
| Number produced |
31 units |
875 units |
| Average unit price |
$16 million |
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| Wingspan |
14.6 m |
13.4 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
17.6 m |
16.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
310 km/h |
287 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,009 km |
761 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,095 m |
4,206 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,600 kg |
5,307 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,720 kg |
3,177 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,476 kW
|
2 x 688 kW
|
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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.
