AW139 vs W-3 Sokol
Overview
The AW139 and the W-3 Sokol are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and PZL respectively.
Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 260 km/h for the W-3 Sokol. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 745 km for the W-3 Sokol. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,910 m for the W-3 Sokol.
The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 149 for the W-3 Sokol. The W-3 Sokol first flew 22 years before the AW139 (1979 vs 2001).
| 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 |
| Polish utility helicopter, renowned for search and rescue missions, particularly during UN peacekeeping operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 16 November 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,061 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,622 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 571 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 745 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,910 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,850 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 331 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the W-3 Sokol's 260 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the W-3 Sokol's 745 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the W-3 Sokol's 4,910 meters (16,108 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol entered service first in 1986, 17 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or W-3 Sokol?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 149 units of the W-3 Sokol.