AW109 vs WG-13 Lynx
Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s. | |
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Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
First flight | 4 August 1971 |
Year of introduction | 1976 |
Number produced | 124 units |
Average unit price | $8 million |
British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War. | |
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Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Westland |
First flight | 21 March 1971 |
Year of introduction | 1978 |
Number produced | 450 units |
Average unit price | $10 million |
Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 285 km/h ◉ |
Service ceiling | 6,000 m |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,000 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 2,000 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 426 kW ◉ |