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AW149 vs Mi-38

AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
Mil Mi-38 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-38
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Specifications
AW149 Mi-38
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Mil
First flight 13 November 2009 22 December 2003
Year introduced 2014 2019
Number produced 31 units 13 units
Average unit price $16 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 21.1 m
Height 5.1 m 5.1 m
Length 17.6 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 5,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 15,600 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 8,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 738 kW 2 x 1,030 kW
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Overview

The AW149 and the Mi-38 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 300 km/h for the Mi-38. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 880 km for the Mi-38. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 5,100 m for the Mi-38.

The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 13 for the Mi-38. The Mi-38 first flew 6 years before the AW149 (2003 vs 2009).

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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.