AW159 vs UH-72 Lakota
AW159 vs UH-72 Lakota at a glance — top speed 311 vs 268 km/h, range 963 vs 685 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 3,585 kg, built 67 vs 463 units.
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 |
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| 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 |
311 km/h |
268 km/h |
| Operational range |
963 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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Which is faster, the AW159 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or UH-72 Lakota?
The AW159 has a longer range at 963 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.
