AW609 vs S-92 Superhawk
Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport. | |
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Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
First flight | 6 March 2003 |
Year of introduction | 2020 |
Number produced | units |
Average unit price | $25 million |
American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
First flight | 23 December 1998 |
Year of introduction | 2004 |
Number produced | 300 units |
Average unit price | $32 million |
Wingspan | 11.7 m |
Height | 5.1 m |
Length | 14.1 m |
Maximum speed | 509 km/h |
Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg |
Empty weight | 4,755 kg |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,447 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of S-92 Superhawk by Ronnie Robertson.