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AW149 vs H160M Guépard

AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H160M Guépard
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Specifications
AW149 H160M Guépard
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 13 November 2009 13 March 2015
Year introduced 2014 2021
Number produced 31 units 1 units
Average unit price $16 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 13.4 m
Height 5.1 m 4.0 m
Length 17.6 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 4,240 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,476 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Overview

The AW149 and the H160M Guépard are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 880 km for the H160M Guépard. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 5,900 m for the H160M Guépard.

The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 1 for the H160M Guépard. The AW149 first flew 6 years before the H160M Guépard (2009 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the AW149's 310 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or H160M Guépard?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the H160M Guépard's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or H160M Guépard?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,900 meters (19,356 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or H160M Guépard?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or H160M Guépard?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or H160M Guépard?
The AW149 entered service first in 2014, 7 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or H160M Guépard?
The AW149 has been produced in greater numbers with 31 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.