AW109 vs MD-900
| 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 |
| American civil utility helicopter, recognized for its quiet operation, used worldwide for law enforcement and air ambulance services. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicopters |
| First flight | 18 December 1992 |
| Year of introduction | 1994 |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 259 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,835 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,531 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW ◉ |