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AW119 vs H135M / EC365

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
AW119 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 1 February 1995 15 February 1994
Year introduced 2000 1996
Number produced 300 units 1400 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $12 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.6 m 3.5 m
Length 12.9 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 954 km 630 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 2 x 260 kW
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Overview

The AW119 and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AW119 vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The AW119 has an operational range of 954 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,572 m for the AW119.

The AW119 has been produced in 300 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $3.1M for the AW119 vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 first flew 1 years before the AW119 (1994 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the AW119's 282 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or H135M / EC365?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,900 kg compared to the AW119's 2,850 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or H135M / EC365?
The AW119 is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW119 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.