AW149 vs W-3 Sokol
AW149 vs W-3 Sokol at a glance — top speed 310 vs 260 km/h, range 1,009 vs 745 km, max takeoff weight 8,600 vs 6,400 kg, built 31 vs 149 units.
Specifications
|
AW149 |
W-3 Sokol |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
PZL-Świdnik |
| First flight |
13 November 2009 |
16 November 1979 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
1986 |
| Number produced |
31 units |
149 units |
| Average unit price |
$16 million |
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| Wingspan |
14.6 m |
15.7 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
5.1 m |
| Length |
17.6 m |
14.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
310 km/h |
260 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,009 km |
745 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,095 m |
4,910 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,600 kg |
6,400 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,720 kg |
3,850 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,476 kW
|
2 x 662 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW149 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the W-3 Sokol's 260 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the W-3 Sokol's 745 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the W-3 Sokol's 4,910 meters (16,108 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the W-3 Sokol's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the W-3 Sokol's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol entered service first in 1986, 28 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has been produced in greater numbers with 149 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.
