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AW159 vs Westland Lynx

AgustaWestland AW159 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW159
Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
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Specifications
AW159 Westland Lynx
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Westland
First flight 12 November 2009 21 March 1971
Year introduced 2014 1978
Number produced 67 units 450 units
Average unit price $32 million $10 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 12.8 m
Height 3.8 m 3.6 m
Length 15.0 m 15.0 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 777 km 528 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 2,740 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,015 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Overview

The AW159 and the Westland Lynx are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Westland respectively.

Top speed is 291 km/h for the AW159 vs 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx. The AW159 has an operational range of 777 km vs 528 km for the Westland Lynx. The AW159 operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx.

The AW159 has been produced in 67 units vs 450 for the Westland Lynx. Unit cost is $32M for the AW159 vs $10M for the Westland Lynx. The Westland Lynx first flew 38 years before the AW159 (1971 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW159 or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the AW159's 291 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or Westland Lynx?
The AW159 has a longer range at 777 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or Westland Lynx?
The AW159 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or Westland Lynx?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the AW159's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW159 or Westland Lynx?
The AW159 is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the Westland Lynx at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx entered service first in 1978, 36 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.