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AW609 vs P-8 Poseidon

AgustaWestland AW609 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹🇺🇸 AW609
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
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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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Overview

The AW609 and the P-8 Poseidon are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 509 km/h for the AW609 vs 907 km/h for the P-8 Poseidon. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 2,225 km for the P-8 Poseidon. The P-8 Poseidon operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 7,620 m for the AW609. At 85,820 kg MTOW, the P-8 Poseidon is 10:1 the AW609's 8,200 kg.

Unit cost is $25M for the AW609 vs $150M for the P-8 Poseidon. The AW609 first flew 6 years before the P-8 Poseidon (2003 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.