AW609 vs P-8 Poseidon
AW609 vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 509 vs 907 km/h, range 1,389 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 85,820 kg.
Specifications
|
AW609 |
P-8 Poseidon |
| Origin country |
🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Boeing |
| First flight |
6 March 2003 |
25 April 2009 |
| Year introduced |
2020 |
2013 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
187 units |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
$150 million |
| Wingspan |
11.7 m |
37.6 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
12.8 m |
| Length |
14.1 m |
39.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
509 km/h |
907 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
2,225 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
12,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,200 kg |
85,820 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,755 kg |
62,730 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,447 kW
|
2 x 121 kN
|
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Which is faster, the AW609 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the AW609's 509 km/h, a difference of 398 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a longer range at 2,225 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon 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 P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the AW609 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon entered service first in 2013, 7 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.
