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AH-1Z Viper vs AW249 Fenice

Bell AH-1Z Viper military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1Z Viper
Leonardo AW249 Fenice military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 AW249 Fenice
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Specifications
AH-1Z Viper AW249 Fenice
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Leonardo
First flight 8 December 2000 12 August 2022
Year introduced 2010 --
Number produced 195 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 168.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 14.6 m
Height 4.4 m 4.3 m
Length 17.8 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 411 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 690 km 796 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 8,300 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 650 kW 2 x 934 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or AW249 Fenice?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the AW249 Fenice's 287 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or AW249 Fenice?
The AW249 Fenice has a longer range at 796 km compared to the AH-1Z Viper's 690 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or AW249 Fenice?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the AW249 Fenice's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or AW249 Fenice?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the AW249 Fenice's 8,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or AW249 Fenice?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the AW249 Fenice's 17.6 meters.