AW169 vs Alarus CH2000

The AW169 and the Alarus CH2000 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and AMD respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 265 km/h for the Alarus CH2000. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 900 km for the Alarus CH2000. The AW169 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000. At 4,500 kg MTOW, the AW169 is 5.9x the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg. The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 150 for the Alarus CH2000. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $0.725M for the Alarus CH2000. The Alarus CH2000 first flew 17 years before the AW169 (1995 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
Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
AMD Alarus CH2000 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD
First flight 1 January 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 150 units
Average unit price $725K
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 375 kW â—‰
Wing area 12.7 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 2.1 m â—‰
Length 7.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 265 km/h â—‰
Operational range 900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,810 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg â—‰
Empty weight 492 kg
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or Alarus CH2000?
The AW169 is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or Alarus CH2000?
The Alarus CH2000 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or Alarus CH2000?
The AW169 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or Alarus CH2000?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or Alarus CH2000?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or Alarus CH2000?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Alarus CH2000 at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or Alarus CH2000?
The Alarus CH2000 entered service first in 1995, 20 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or Alarus CH2000?
The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.