AW169 vs S330 / S333
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 3.9x the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
The S330 / S333 first flew 24 years before the AW169 (1988 vs 2012).
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s. | |
| 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 utility and trainer helicopter, developed in the late 20th century and still in production, utilized for various roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Schweizer |
| First flight | 14 June 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 2,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 375 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 55.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 194 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,962 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,157 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 549 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW â—‰ |
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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.