AW149 vs KUH-1 Surion

Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions.
Picture of AW149
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
South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013.
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 10 March 2010
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 170 units
Average unit price $21 million
Height 5.1 m â—‰
Length 17.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 310 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,095 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,476 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of AgustaWestland AW149
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 19.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 828 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,048 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,709 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,973 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,228 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of KAI KUH-1 Surion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or KUH-1 Surion?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 0 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or KUH-1 Surion?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 828 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or KUH-1 Surion?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the AW149's 8,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the AW149's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW149 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the AW149 at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion entered service first in 2013, 1 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.