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AW609 vs V-22 Osprey

AW609 vs V-22 Osprey at a glance — top speed 509 vs 565 km/h, range 1,389 vs 1,628 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 60,500 kg.

Specifications
AW609 V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell Boeing
First flight 6 March 2003 19 March 1989
Year introduced 2020 2006
Number produced N/A 400 units
Average unit price $25 million $72 million
Wing area -- m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 14.0 m
Height 5.1 m 6.7 m
Length 14.1 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 4,755 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,447 kW 2 x 4,586 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW609 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the AW609's 509 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the AW609's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is longer at 17.5 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the AW609 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey entered service first in 2006, 14 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.