Compare Leonardo AW109 Grand New vs Leonardo AW189
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| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | AW109 Grand New | AW189 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,800,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,140 | $ 2,413 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.31 | $ 15.57 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 651 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 7000 | 18370 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1278 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 48 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 16.6 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 57.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 85 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Model | PW207C | CT7-2E1 |
| Horsepower | 735 | 1983 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 152 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| FMS | - | 2 |
| Autopilot | 1 | 2 |
| GPS | 2 | 1 |
| Transponder | 2 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 8 | 21 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 155 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 156 | 145 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 168 | 169 |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 651 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 464 | 651 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1930 | 1960 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 16000 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 15600 | 16900 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 10000 | 9490 |