AW119 vs MD-500

Italian utility helicopter, known for service with law enforcement and military units globally, designed in the late 20th century.
Picture of AW119
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 1 February 1995
Year of introduction 2000
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $3.1 million
American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications.
Picture of MD-500
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Hughes
First flight 28 January 1982
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 4700 units
Average unit price $4 million
Height 3.6 m โ—‰
Length 12.9 m โ—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 4,572 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 1,483 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW โ—‰
Height 2.6 m โ—‰
Length 9.4 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h
Service ceiling 4,877 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,361 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 672 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 1 x 313 kW โ—‰

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