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AW119 vs AW139

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
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Specifications
AW119 AW139
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland AgustaWestland
First flight 1 February 1995 3 February 2001
Year introduced 2000 2003
Number produced 300 units 1100 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $15 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 13.8 m
Height 3.6 m 3.7 m
Length 12.9 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 954 km 1,061 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 3,622 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 2 x 571 kW
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Overview

The AW119 and the AW139 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and AgustaWestland respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AW119 vs 310 km/h for the AW139. The AW119 has an operational range of 954 km vs 1,061 km for the AW139. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,572 m for the AW119. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the AW139 is 2.2x the AW119's 2,850 kg.

The AW119 has been produced in 300 units vs 1,100 for the AW139. Unit cost is $3.1M for the AW119 vs $15M for the AW139. The AW119 first flew 6 years before the AW139 (1995 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or AW139?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the AW119's 282 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or AW139?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the AW119's 954 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or AW139?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or AW139?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the AW119's 2,850 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or AW139?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the AW119's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW119 or AW139?
The AW139 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or AW139?
The AW119 entered service first in 2000, 3 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or AW139?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.