AW609 vs EA-18G Growler
AW609 vs EA-18G Growler at a glance — top speed 509 vs 1,900 km/h, range 1,389 vs 2,346 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 29,964 kg.
Specifications
|
AW609 |
EA-18G Growler |
| Origin country |
🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Boeing |
| First flight |
6 March 2003 |
15 August 2006 |
| Year introduced |
2020 |
2009 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
165 units |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
$125 million |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
46.5 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.7 m |
13.6 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
14.1 m |
18.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
509 km/h |
1900 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
2,346 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,200 kg |
29,964 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,755 kg |
15,011 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,447 kW
|
2 x 9,979 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the AW609's 509 km/h, a difference of 1,391 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the AW609's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the AW609 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler entered service first in 2009, 11 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.
