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AW149 vs KUH-1 Surion

AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
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Specifications
AW149 KUH-1 Surion
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland KAI
First flight 13 November 2009 10 March 2010
Year introduced 2014 2013
Number produced 31 units 170 units
Average unit price $16 million $21 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 15.8 m
Height 5.1 m 4.5 m
Length 17.6 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 828 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 3,048 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 8,709 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 4,973 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,476 kW 2 x 1,228 kW
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Overview

The AW149 and the KUH-1 Surion are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 828 km for the KUH-1 Surion. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion.

The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 170 for the KUH-1 Surion. Unit cost is $16M for the AW149 vs $21M for the KUH-1 Surion. The AW149 first flew 1 years before the KUH-1 Surion (2009 vs 2010).

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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 270 km/h, a difference of 40 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.