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