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AW159 vs UH-72 Lakota

AgustaWestland AW159 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW159
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
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Specifications
AW159 UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 November 2009 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2014 2007
Number produced 67 units 463 units
Average unit price $32 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 12.8 m 11.0 m
Height 3.8 m 3.5 m
Length 15.0 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 777 km 685 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,015 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Overview

The AW159 and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 291 km/h for the AW159 vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The AW159 has an operational range of 777 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The UH-72 Lakota operates at altitudes up to 4,018 m compared to 4,000 m for the AW159.

The AW159 has been produced in 67 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The UH-72 Lakota first flew 3 years before the AW159 (2006 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW159 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 291 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW159 has a longer range at 777 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a higher service ceiling at 4,018 meters (13,182 ft) compared to the AW159's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota entered service first in 2007, 7 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has been produced in greater numbers with 463 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.