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AW159 vs 407

AgustaWestland AW159 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW159
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🇺🇸 407
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Specifications
AW159 407
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 12 November 2009 29 June 1995
Year introduced 2014 1996
Number produced 67 units 1600 units
Average unit price $32 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 12.8 m 10.7 m
Height 3.8 m 3.6 m
Length 15.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 777 km 600 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,015 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The AW159 and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 291 km/h for the AW159 vs 260 km/h for the 407. The AW159 has an operational range of 777 km vs 600 km for the 407. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,000 m for the AW159. At 6,000 kg MTOW, the AW159 is 2.2x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The AW159 has been produced in 67 units vs 1,600 for the 407. The 407 first flew 14 years before the AW159 (1995 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW159 or 407?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 291 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or 407?
The AW159 has a longer range at 777 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or 407?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the AW159's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or 407?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or 407?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or 407?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 18 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or 407?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.