AW101 vs AW119
The AW101 and the AW119 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and AgustaWestland respectively. Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 282 km/h for the AW119. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 954 km for the AW119. The AW119 operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101. At 12,900 kg MTOW, the AW101 is 4.5x the AW119's 2,850 kg. The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 300 for the AW119. Unit cost is $70M for the AW101 vs $3.1M for the AW119. The AW101 first flew 31 years before the AW119 (1964 vs 1995).
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| Italian utility helicopter, known for service with law enforcement and military units globally, designed in the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 1 February 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $3.1 million |
| Wingspan | 18.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 348 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 954 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,850 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,483 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 747 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW101 or AW119?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the AW119's 282 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or AW119?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the AW119's 954 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or AW119?
The AW119 has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or AW119?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the AW119's 2,850 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or AW119?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the AW119's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or AW119?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or AW119?
The AW101 entered service first in 1999, 1 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or AW119?
The AW119 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.