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AH-6 Little Bird vs AW119

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
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Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird AW119
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing AgustaWestland
First flight 27 February 1963 1 February 1995
Year introduced 1980 2000
Number produced 1420 units 300 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $3.1 million
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.8 m
Height 2.6 m 3.6 m
Length 9.2 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 430 km 954 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 2,850 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 1,483 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 1 x 747 kW
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Overview

The AH-6 Little Bird and the AW119 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and AgustaWestland respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 282 km/h for the AW119. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 954 km for the AW119. The AH-6 Little Bird operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,572 m for the AW119.

The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 300 for the AW119. Unit cost is $7.5M for the AH-6 Little Bird vs $3.1M for the AW119. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 32 years before the AW119 (1963 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or AW119?
The AW119 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 282 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or AW119?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or AW119?
The AH-6 Little Bird has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or AW119?
The AW119 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,850 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or AW119?
The AW119 is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or AW119?
The AH-6 Little Bird is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or AW119?
The AH-6 Little Bird entered service first in 1980, 20 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or AW119?
The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in greater numbers with 1,420 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.