AW609 vs E-7 Wedgetail
AW609 vs E-7 Wedgetail at a glance — top speed 509 vs 853 km/h, range 1,389 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 77,600 kg.
Specifications
|
AW609 |
E-7 Wedgetail |
| Origin country |
🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Boeing |
| First flight |
6 March 2003 |
1 January 2004 |
| Year introduced |
2020 |
2010 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
15 units |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
$400 million |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
91.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.7 m |
35.8 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
12.5 m |
| Length |
14.1 m |
33.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
509 km/h |
853 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
6,500 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
12,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,200 kg |
77,600 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,755 kg |
46,606 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,447 kW
|
2 x 121 kN
|
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Which is faster, the AW609 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the AW609's 509 km/h, a difference of 344 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the AW609's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail is more expensive at approximately $400 million per unit compared to the AW609 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail entered service first in 2010, 10 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.
