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 Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | None 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 â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m |
| Length | 14.1 m |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg |
| Empty weight | 4,755 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,447 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of S-92 Superhawk by Ronnie Robertson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW609 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 306 km/h, a difference of 203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW609 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW609 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,200 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or S-92 Superhawk?
The AW609 is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the AW609 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk entered service first in 2004, 16 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.