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AW249 Fenice vs EC665 Tiger

Leonardo AW249 Fenice military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 AW249 Fenice
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
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Specifications
AW249 Fenice EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Leonardo Eurocopter
First flight 12 August 2022 27 April 1991
Year introduced -- 2002
Number produced N/A 180 units
Average unit price -- $36 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 4.5 m
Height 4.3 m 3.8 m
Length 17.6 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 796 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,300 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight -- kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 934 kW 2 x 479 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW249 Fenice or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AW249 Fenice's 287 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW249 Fenice or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the AW249 Fenice's 796 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW249 Fenice or EC665 Tiger?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW249 Fenice or EC665 Tiger?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,300 kg compared to the EC665 Tiger's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AW249 Fenice or EC665 Tiger?
The AW249 Fenice is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the EC665 Tiger's 15.8 meters.