Agusta A-119 Koala
The AgustaWestland (now Leonardo) AW119 Koala is a single-engine helicopter built around a cabin as roomy as many twin-engine rivals, offering twin-engine-like passenger space at single-engine operating cost. Its single turboshaft simplifies maintenance and training compared with twin designs aimed at the same utility, EMS, and law-enforcement missions. Many operators choose it specifically as an economical alternative to twin helicopters in regions or missions where twin-engine redundancy isn't legally required. It remains a common sight in aerial survey, offshore-adjacent, and emergency medical fleets worldwide.
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Did you know?
The AW119 Koala packs twin-engine-sized cabin space into a single-engine helicopter, prized as a cheaper twin-engine alternative.
Specifications
| Length | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.5 m (11 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 7 |
| Persons on board | 9 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 2.8 t |
| Range | 590 NM (1,093 km) |
| Maximum speed | 159 kt (294 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 11,000 ft (3,353 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,790 ft/min (9.1 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 870 l |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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