AW139 vs KUH-1 Surion
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 Helicopter |
Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
First flight | 3 February 2001 |
Year of introduction | 2003 |
Number produced | 1100 units |
Average unit price | $15 million |
South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013. | |
Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | KAI |
First flight | 10 March 2010 |
Year of introduction | 2013 |
Number produced | 170 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
Length | 13.8 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 310 km/h |
Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 3,622 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,141 kW ◉ |
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Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Service ceiling | 3,048 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 8,709 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 4,973 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,228 kW ◉ |