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AW119 vs Bell 412

AW119 vs Bell 412 at a glance — top speed 282 vs 260 km/h, range 954 vs 980 km, max takeoff weight 2,850 vs 5,398 kg, built 300 vs 1,300 units.

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Specifications
AW119 Bell 412
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 1 February 1995 1 August 1979
Year introduced 2000 1981
Number produced 300 units 1300 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $15 million
Wing area -- m² 154.4 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 14.0 m
Height 3.6 m 4.6 m
Length 12.9 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 954 km 980 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 5,398 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 3,079 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 1 x 930 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or Bell 412?
The AW119 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Bell 412's 260 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the AW119's 954 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,398 kg compared to the AW119's 2,850 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the AW119's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW119 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 entered service first in 1981, 19 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or Bell 412?
The Bell 412 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.