AW139 vs S-76 Spirit
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 3 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 1100 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,061 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,622 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,141 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 761 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 688 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW139 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the S-76 Spirit's 287 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the S-76 Spirit's 761 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit entered service first in 1979, 24 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or S-76 Spirit?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 875 units of the S-76 Spirit.