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AW119 vs 206 JetRanger

AW119 vs 206 JetRanger at a glance — top speed 282 vs 226 km/h, range 954 vs 624 km, max takeoff weight 2,850 vs 2,495 kg, built 300 vs 7,300 units.

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Specifications
AW119 206 JetRanger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 1 February 1995 10 January 1966
Year introduced 2000 1967
Number produced 300 units 7300 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.6 m 3.9 m
Length 12.9 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 226 km/h
Operational range 954 km 624 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 1 x 485 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW119 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW119 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,850 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW119 is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW119 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW119 is more expensive at approximately $3.1 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 33 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.