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AW149 vs UH-72 Lakota

AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
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Specifications
AW149 UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 13 November 2009 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2014 2007
Number produced 31 units 463 units
Average unit price $16 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.0 m
Height 5.1 m 3.5 m
Length 17.6 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 685 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 738 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The AW149 and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota. At 8,600 kg MTOW, the AW149 is 2.4x the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.

The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The UH-72 Lakota first flew 3 years before the AW149 (2006 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota entered service first in 2007, 7 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has been produced in greater numbers with 463 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.