AW169 vs Beechcraft Baron

The AW169 and the Beechcraft Baron are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Beechcraft respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 370 km/h for the Beechcraft Baron. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 1,745 km for the Beechcraft Baron. The Beechcraft Baron operates at altitudes up to 6,005 m compared to 5,000 m for the AW169. The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 6,884 for the Beechcraft Baron. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $1M for the Beechcraft Baron. The Beechcraft Baron first flew 52 years before the AW169 (1960 vs 2012).

Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s.
AgustaWestland AW169 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 10 May 2012
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 130 units
Average unit price $9 million
American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
Beechcraft Beechcraft Baron Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 29 February 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 6884 units
Average unit price $1 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 12.1 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 14.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 306 km/h â—‰
Operational range 820 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 750 kW â—‰
Wing area 18.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 9.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 370 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,745 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,005 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,432 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or Beechcraft Baron?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or Beechcraft Baron?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or Beechcraft Baron?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 54 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or Beechcraft Baron?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.