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AW609 vs MV-75 Cheyenne II

AW609 vs MV-75 Cheyenne II at a glance — top speed 509 vs 556 km/h, range 1,389 vs 3,900 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 14,000 kg.

Specifications
AW609 MV-75 Cheyenne II
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 6 March 2003 18 December 2017
Year introduced 2020 --
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 11.7 m 24.9 m
Height 5.1 m 7.0 m
Length 14.1 m 15.4 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 4,755 kg 8,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,447 kW 2 x 5,220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW609 or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the AW609's 509 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the MV-75 Cheyenne II's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is longer at 15.4 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.