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Leonardo (AgustaWestland) AW101 Merlin
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Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Leonardo (AgustaWestland) | Bell Boeing |
| Type | Military helicopters | Military helicopters |
| Origin | 🇪🇺 United Kingdom / Italy | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1987 | 1989 |
| Status | In production | In service |
| Units built | 200 | 470 |
| Unit cost | — | US$ 90 million |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 22.83 m | 17.48 m |
| Wingspan | 18.59 m | — |
| Height | 6.65 m | 6.73 m |
| Wing area | — | 35.5 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 10,500 kg | 15,032 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 15,600 kg | 27,400 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 309 km/h | 565 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 278 km/h | 446 km/h |
| Range | 1,389 km | 1,627 km |
| Ferry range | — | 3,590 km |
| Combat radius | — | 722 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,575 m | 7,620 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 3–4 | 3–4 |
| Seats (typical) | 30 | 24 |
| Seats (max.) | 38 | 32 |
| Cargo capacity | — | 9,070 kg |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 3 | 2 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-01 | Rolls-Royce AE 1107C Liberty |
| Power (each) | 1,566 kW | 4,590 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.