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AW139 vs S-76 Spirit

AW139 vs S-76 Spirit at a glance — top speed 310 vs 287 km/h, range 1,061 vs 761 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 5,307 kg, built 1,100 vs 875 units.

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Sikorsky S-76 Spirit military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-76 Spirit
Specifications
AW139 S-76 Spirit
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Sikorsky
First flight 3 February 2001 13 March 1977
Year introduced 2003 1979
Number produced 1100 units 875 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 13.4 m
Height 3.7 m 4.5 m
Length 13.8 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 761 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,206 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 5,307 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 3,177 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 688 kW
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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.