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AW609 vs Diamond DA62

AgustaWestland AW609 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹🇺🇸 AW609
Diamond DA62 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 Diamond DA62
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Specifications
AW609 Diamond DA62
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Diamond
First flight 6 March 2003 1 April 2012
Year introduced 2020 2015
Number produced N/A 120 units
Average unit price $25 million $1.9 million
Wing area -- m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 14.6 m
Height 5.1 m 2.8 m
Length 14.1 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 372 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 2,380 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,069 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 2,300 kg
Empty weight 4,755 kg 1,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,447 kW 2 x 132 kW
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Overview

The AW609 and the Diamond DA62 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Diamond respectively.

Top speed is 509 km/h for the AW609 vs 372 km/h for the Diamond DA62. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 2,380 km for the Diamond DA62. The AW609 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,069 m for the Diamond DA62. At 8,200 kg MTOW, the AW609 is 3.6x the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.

Unit cost is $25M for the AW609 vs $1.9M for the Diamond DA62. The AW609 first flew 9 years before the Diamond DA62 (2003 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW609 or Diamond DA62?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the Diamond DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 137 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or Diamond DA62?
The Diamond DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or Diamond DA62?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Diamond DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or Diamond DA62?
The AW609 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,200 kg compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or Diamond DA62?
The AW609 is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Diamond DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or Diamond DA62?
The AW609 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Diamond DA62 at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or Diamond DA62?
The Diamond DA62 entered service first in 2015, 5 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.