AW159 vs 407
AW159 vs 407 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 260 km/h, range 963 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 2,722 kg, built 67 vs 1,600 units.
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 |
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| 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 |
311 km/h |
260 km/h |
| Operational range |
963 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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Which is faster, the AW159 or 407?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or 407?
The AW159 has a longer range at 963 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.
