AgustaWestland AW119

Summary

Category Helicopter
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
First flight1 February 1995
Year of introduction2000
Number produced300 units

Description

The AgustaWestland AW119 is a military aircraft developed by Leonardo S.p.A. (formerly AgustaWestland). It was designed for various missions, including light utility, reconnaissance, and observation. The aircraft has a single-engine configuration and a five-bladed main rotor, providing enhanced stability and maneuverability. It features a spacious cabin capable of accommodating up to seven occupants, as well as advanced avionics systems and sensors for improved situational awareness. The AW119 has been utilized by several military forces around the world, and its versatile design allows for effective operations in both urban and remote environments. Its deployment includes a range of roles such as aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and transportation of personnel and equipment.

Technical specifications

Version: AW119Kx
Height3.6 m (11.8 ft)
Length12.9 m (42.4 ft)
Service ceiling4572 m (15000 ft)
Empty weight1483 kg (3269 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight2850 kg (6283 lbs)
Climb rate9.4 m/s (30.8 ft/s)
Powerplant1 × turbine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A delivering 747 kW

Current operating countries

Country Units
United States United States 13 (+117)
Algeria Algeria 8
Portugal Portugal 5
Ecuador Ecuador 4
Bangladesh Bangladesh 2
Israel Israel 0 (+12)

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

All operators

BangladeshAlgeriaEcuadorUnited KingdomIsraelItalyPortugalUnited States

Armament

Missiles payload:

  • Anti-Tank BGM-71 TOW
  • Air-to-Air Short-Range General Dynamics AIM-92 Stinger
  • Anti-Tank HOT
  • Anti-Tank Lockheed-Martin AGM-114 Hellfire
  • Air-to-Air Short-Range Mistral

Photo of AW119

Photo of AW119