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