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AW119 vs 407

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
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🇺🇸 407
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Specifications
AW119 407
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 1 February 1995 29 June 1995
Year introduced 2000 1996
Number produced 300 units 1600 units
Average unit price $3.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.7 m
Height 3.6 m 3.6 m
Length 12.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 954 km 600 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The AW119 and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AW119 vs 260 km/h for the 407. The AW119 has an operational range of 954 km vs 600 km for the 407. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,572 m for the AW119.

The AW119 has been produced in 300 units vs 1,600 for the 407.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or 407?
The AW119 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or 407?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or 407?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or 407?
The AW119 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,850 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or 407?
The AW119 is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or 407?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 4 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or 407?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.