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AW119 vs 206 JetRanger

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
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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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Overview

The AW119 and the 206 JetRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AW119 vs 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger. The AW119 has an operational range of 954 km vs 624 km for the 206 JetRanger. The AW119 operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger.

The AW119 has been produced in 300 units vs 7,300 for the 206 JetRanger. Unit cost is $3.1M for the AW119 vs $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger. The 206 JetRanger first flew 29 years before the AW119 (1966 vs 1995).

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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.