AW159 vs Westland Wasp
AW159 vs Westland Wasp at a glance — top speed 311 vs 193 km/h, range 963 vs 487 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 2,495 kg, built 67 vs 133 units.
Specifications
|
AW159 |
Westland Wasp |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Westland |
| First flight |
12 November 2009 |
28 October 1962 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
1964 |
| Number produced |
67 units |
133 units |
| Average unit price |
$32 million |
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| Wing area |
-- m² |
75.9 m² |
| Wingspan |
12.8 m |
9.8 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
15.0 m |
12.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
311 km/h |
193 km/h |
| Operational range |
963 km |
487 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,000 m |
3,700 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,000 kg |
2,495 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,300 kg |
1,566 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,015 kW
|
1 x 530 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW159 or Westland Wasp?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Westland Wasp's 193 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or Westland Wasp?
The AW159 has a longer range at 963 km compared to the Westland Wasp's 487 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or Westland Wasp?
The AW159 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Westland Wasp's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or Westland Wasp?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the Westland Wasp's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or Westland Wasp?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the Westland Wasp's 12.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp entered service first in 1964, 50 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp has been produced in greater numbers with 133 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.
