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AW159 vs H160M Guépard

AW159 vs H160M Guépard at a glance — top speed 311 vs 325 km/h, range 963 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 5,670 kg, built 67 vs 1 units.

Specifications
AW159 H160M Guépard
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 November 2009 13 March 2015
Year introduced 2014 --
Number produced 67 units 1 units
Average unit price $32 million --
Wingspan 12.8 m 13.4 m
Height 3.8 m 4.0 m
Length 15.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 963 km 880 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 4,240 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,015 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW159 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the AW159's 311 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or H160M Guépard?
The AW159 has a longer range at 963 km compared to the H160M Guépard's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the AW159's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or H160M Guépard?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or H160M Guépard?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or H160M Guépard?
The AW159 has been produced in greater numbers with 67 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.