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AW119 vs MD-900

AW119 vs MD-900 at a glance — top speed 282 vs 259 km/h, range 954 vs 543 km, max takeoff weight 2,850 vs 2,835 kg, built 300 vs 5 units.

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Specifications
AW119 MD-900
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland MD Helicopters
First flight 1 February 1995 18 December 1992
Year introduced 2000 1994
Number produced 300 units 5 units
Average unit price $3.1 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.3 m
Height 3.6 m 3.7 m
Length 12.9 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 259 km/h
Operational range 954 km 543 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 2,835 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 1,531 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or MD-900?
The AW119 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or MD-900?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or MD-900?
The MD-900 has a higher service ceiling at 5,334 meters (17,500 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or MD-900?
The AW119 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,850 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or MD-900?
The AW119 is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or MD-900?
The MD-900 entered service first in 1994, 6 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or MD-900?
The AW119 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.