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AW149 vs S-76 Spirit

AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
Sikorsky S-76 Spirit military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-76 Spirit
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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 --
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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Overview

The AW149 and the S-76 Spirit are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 761 km for the S-76 Spirit. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 4,206 m for the S-76 Spirit.

The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 875 for the S-76 Spirit. The S-76 Spirit first flew 32 years before the AW149 (1977 vs 2009).

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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.