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AW169 vs S330 / S333

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
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Specifications
AW169 S330 / S333
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Schweizer
First flight 10 May 2012 14 June 1988
Year introduced 2015 1992
Number produced 130 units N/A
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area -- m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 8.4 m
Height 4.5 m 3.4 m
Length 14.7 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 820 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 2,850 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 2 x 750 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Overview

The AW169 and the S330 / S333 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Schweizer respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 194 km/h for the S330 / S333. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 590 km for the S330 / S333. The AW169 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,962 m for the S330 / S333. At 4,500 kg MTOW, the AW169 is 3.9:1 the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.

The S330 / S333 first flew 24 years before the AW169 (1988 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or S330 / S333?
The AW169 is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or S330 / S333?
The AW169 has a longer range at 820 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or S330 / S333?
The AW169 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or S330 / S333?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or S330 / S333?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 entered service first in 1992, 23 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.