AW609 vs S-92 Superhawk
| Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 23 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $32 million |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m |
| Height | 5.1 m |
| Length | 14.1 m |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg |
| Empty weight | 4,755 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,447 kW â—‰ |
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| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of S-92 Superhawk by Ronnie Robertson.