AW149 vs Ka-60 Kasatka
| Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 13 November 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 31 units |
| Average unit price | $16 million |
| Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 10 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,009 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,095 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,476 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,150 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 956 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Ka-60 Kasatka by Leonid Faerberg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 5,150 meters (16,896 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 15.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AW149 has been produced in greater numbers with 31 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.