AW149 vs Mi-38
| 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 multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kazan |
| First flight | 22 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 13 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—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,476 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,300 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,059 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW149 or Mi-38?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Mi-38's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or Mi-38?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the Mi-38's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or Mi-38?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the Mi-38's 5,100 meters (16,732 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the AW149's 8,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the AW149's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or Mi-38?
The AW149 entered service first in 2014, 5 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or Mi-38?
The AW149 has been produced in greater numbers with 31 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.