AW169 vs SW-4 Puszczyk
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s. | |
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| 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 |
| Polish utility helicopter, deployed in the early 21st century, primarily used for training and light transport applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 29 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $0.7 million |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 820 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 750 kW ◉ |
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| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h |
| Operational range | 790 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,200 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,050 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of SW-4 Puszczyk by Łukasz Golowanow, Konflikty.pl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW169 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the AW169's 0 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The AW169 has a longer range at 820 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the AW169's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk entered service first in 2002, 13 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The AW169 has been produced in greater numbers with 130 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.