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AW609 vs X-31 EFM Vector

AW609 vs X-31 EFM Vector at a glance — top speed 509 vs 1,448 km/h, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 7,303 kg.

AgustaWestland AW609 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹🇺🇸 AW609Full specs
Specifications
AW609 X-31 EFM Vector
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Rockwell-MBB
First flight 6 March 2003 11 October 1990
Year introduced 2020 --
Number produced N/A 2 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 7.3 m
Height 5.1 m 4.4 m
Length 14.1 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 1448 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km -- km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 4,755 kg 5,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,447 kW 1 x 7,257 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW609 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the AW609's 509 km/h, a difference of 939 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the AW609's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The AW609 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,200 kg compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The AW609 is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 13.2 meters.