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AW169 vs SW-4 Puszczyk

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
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Specifications
AW169 SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland PZL-Świdnik
First flight 10 May 2012 29 October 1996
Year introduced 2015 2002
Number produced 130 units 40 units
Average unit price $9 million $700K
Wingspan 12.1 m 9.0 m
Height 4.5 m 3.1 m
Length 14.7 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 820 km 790 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 2,850 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 750 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Overview

The AW169 and the SW-4 Puszczyk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and PZL-Świdnik respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 260 km/h for the SW-4 Puszczyk. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 790 km for the SW-4 Puszczyk. The SW-4 Puszczyk operates at altitudes up to 5,200 m compared to 5,000 m for the AW169. At 4,500 kg MTOW, the AW169 is 2.5:1 the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.

The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 40 for the SW-4 Puszczyk. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $0.7M for the SW-4 Puszczyk. The SW-4 Puszczyk first flew 16 years before the AW169 (1996 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The AW169 is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 46 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 5,000 meters (16,404 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.