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AW139 vs Z-19

AW139 vs Z-19 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 280 km/h, range 1,061 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 4,250 kg, built 1,100 vs 186 units.

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Harbin Z-19 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-19
Specifications
AW139 Z-19
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Harbin
First flight 3 February 2001 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2003 2012
Number produced 1100 units 186 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 111.8 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 11.9 m
Height 3.7 m 4.0 m
Length 13.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Z-19?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Z-19's 280 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Z-19?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Z-19's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Z-19?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Z-19's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Z-19?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Z-19's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Z-19?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Z-19's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Z-19?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 9 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Z-19?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 186 units of the Z-19.