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AW119 vs AW169

AW119 vs AW169 at a glance — top speed 282 vs 306 km/h, range 954 vs 820 km, max takeoff weight 2,850 vs 4,500 kg, built 300 vs 130 units.

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
AW119 AW169
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland AgustaWestland
First flight 1 February 1995 10 May 2012
Year introduced 2000 2015
Number produced 300 units 130 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $9 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 12.1 m
Height 3.6 m 4.5 m
Length 12.9 m 14.7 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 954 km 820 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 4,500 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 2,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 2 x 750 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or AW169?
The AW169 is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the AW119's 282 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or AW169?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or AW169?
The AW169 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or AW169?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the AW119's 2,850 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or AW169?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the AW119's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW119 or AW169?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or AW169?
The AW119 entered service first in 2000, 15 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or AW169?
The AW119 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.