AgustaWestland AW119
Summary
Category | Helicopter |
Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
First flight | 1 February 1995 |
Year of introduction | 2000 |
Number produced | 300 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 | |
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Height | 3.6 m (11.8 ft) |
Length | 12.9 m (42.4 ft) |
Service ceiling | 4572 m (15000 ft) |
Empty weight | 1483 kg (3269 lbs) |
Max. takeoff weight | 2850 kg (6283 lbs) |
Climb rate | 9.4 m/s (30.8 ft/s) |
Powerplant | 1 × turbine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A delivering 747 kW |
Current operating countries
Country | Units | ||
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United States | 13 (+117) | ||
Algeria | 8 | ||
Portugal | 5 | ||
Ecuador | 4 | ||
Bangladesh | 2 | ||
Israel | 0 (+12) |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Bangladesh • Algeria • Ecuador • United Kingdom • Israel • Italy • Portugal • United States
Armament
Missiles payload: