AW159 vs EC665 Tiger
AW159 vs EC665 Tiger at a glance — top speed 311 vs 315 km/h, range 963 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 6,100 kg, built 67 vs 180 units.
Specifications
|
AW159 |
EC665 Tiger |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Eurocopter |
| First flight |
12 November 2009 |
27 April 1991 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
2005 |
| Number produced |
67 units |
180 units |
| Average unit price |
$32 million |
$36 million |
| Wingspan |
12.8 m |
4.5 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
3.8 m |
| Length |
15.0 m |
15.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
311 km/h |
315 km/h |
| Operational range |
963 km |
800 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,000 m |
2,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,000 kg |
6,100 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,300 kg |
4,200 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,015 kW
|
2 x 958 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW159 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AW159's 311 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or EC665 Tiger?
The AW159 has a longer range at 963 km compared to the EC665 Tiger's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or EC665 Tiger?
The AW159 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the AW159's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the AW159's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW159 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the AW159 at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger entered service first in 2005, 9 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has been produced in greater numbers with 180 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.
