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AW119 vs 505 Jet Ranger X

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
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Specifications
AW119 505 Jet Ranger X
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 1 February 1995 11 November 2014
Year introduced 2000 2017
Number produced 300 units 360 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $1.2 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 11.3 m
Height 3.6 m 3.3 m
Length 12.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 954 km 617 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,670 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 2,030 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 1,669 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 1 x 377 kW
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Overview

The AW119 and the 505 Jet Ranger X are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AW119 vs 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The AW119 has an operational range of 954 km vs 617 km for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The 505 Jet Ranger X operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 4,572 m for the AW119.

The AW119 has been produced in 300 units vs 360 for the 505 Jet Ranger X. Unit cost is $3.1M for the AW119 vs $1.2M for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The AW119 first flew 19 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X (1995 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW119 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW119 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,850 kg compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the AW119's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW119 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW119 is more expensive at approximately $3.1 million per unit compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The AW119 entered service first in 2000, 17 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.