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AW609 vs S-92 Superhawk

AW609 vs S-92 Superhawk at a glance — top speed 509 vs 306 km/h, range 1,389 vs 850 km.

AgustaWestland AW609 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹🇺🇸 AW609
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
AW609 S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 6 March 2003 23 December 1998
Year introduced 2020 2004
Number produced N/A 300 units
Average unit price $25 million $32 million
Wingspan 11.7 m 17.2 m
Height 5.1 m -- m
Length 14.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 850 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,755 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,447 kW --
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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.