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AW609 vs Tecnam P2006T

AgustaWestland AW609 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹🇺🇸 AW609
Tecnam P2006T military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2006T
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Specifications
AW609 Tecnam P2006T
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Tecnam
First flight 6 March 2003 13 September 2007
Year introduced 2020 2010
Number produced N/A 578 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 11.4 m
Height 5.1 m 2.8 m
Length 14.1 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 1,722 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 1,180 kg
Empty weight 4,755 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,447 kW 2 x 75 kW
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Overview

The AW609 and the Tecnam P2006T are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Tecnam respectively.

Top speed is 509 km/h for the AW609 vs 287 km/h for the Tecnam P2006T. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 1,722 km for the Tecnam P2006T. The AW609 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,267 m for the Tecnam P2006T. At 8,200 kg MTOW, the AW609 is 6.9x the Tecnam P2006T's 1,180 kg.

The AW609 first flew 4 years before the Tecnam P2006T (2003 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW609 or Tecnam P2006T?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 287 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or Tecnam P2006T?
The Tecnam P2006T has a longer range at 1,722 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or Tecnam P2006T?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or Tecnam P2006T?
The AW609 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,200 kg compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or Tecnam P2006T?
The AW609 is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or Tecnam P2006T?
The Tecnam P2006T entered service first in 2010, 10 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.