Powerful and Flexible
Mission flexibility is crucial to military helicopter operations. The AW119M provides exceptional multi-role performance allied with the ability to operate in challenging environments, day and night. The light single-engine AW119M is the military version of the AW119Kx and is the only helicopter in its class with the inherent safety provided by redundant main systems.
Missions & Features
Mission ready
The AW119M’s exceptional versatility and rugged airframe make the helicopter a cost-effective solution for a wide range of battlefield applications. It is optimised for roles including troop transport, external lift, casualty evacuation, Search and Rescue (SAR), Command and Control (C2), armed escort, and special forces operations.
Built to perform
The AW119M can perform effectively on the modern battlefield, boasting excellent flight handling qualities and controllability combined with high power margins to excel in demanding ‘hot and high’ conditions. With long endurance and a cruise speed of more than 130kt, the helicopter maximises time on task. A wide range of mission, role equipment and weapons can be installed to enhance operational effectiveness.
High Flexible cabin
The AW119M’s spacious reconfigurable cabin offers more room than any other single-engine helicopter and can be reconfigured rapidly to satisfy a large variety of roles. Large sliding doors on both sides of the helicopter enable fast access for troops, equipment or a stretcher. Up to two door-mounted machine guns can be installed on the aircraft.
Advanced avionics
The state-of-the-art digital avionics suite enables both VFR and IFR operations, showing critical flight information on two large multi-function displays, enhancing situational awareness and reducing pilot workload. A Synthetic Vision System (SVS), Highway In The Sky (HITS) depiction, moving map and embedded Helicopter Terrain Avoidance Warning System (HTAWS) all enhance safety.
Inherent safety and survivability
The AW119M has a comprehensive suite of safety and survivability features including damage-tolerant rotor blades, structure and components, 30-minute run dry main gearbox, as well as dual electrical and hydraulic systems. The robust skid-type landing gear, crashworthy seating and self-sealing fuel system are allied with redundancy of all critical systems, more typical of twin-engine helicopters.
Versatile maritime asset
The AW119M’s outstanding versatility and performance, inherent safety characteristics and rapidly reconfigurable cabin make it the perfect choice for a wide spectrum of maritime missions ranging from Search and Rescue (SAR) and Casualty/Medical Evacuation (CASEVAC/MEDEVAC) to special forces operations and Command and Control (C2) missions.
Optimised for the maritime role
The AW119M offers the maritime capability traditionally associated with a light-twin helicopter and is optimised to meet the demands of maritime operations. Lashing points and folding main rotors enable the helicopter to be secured in adverse weather. Ground handling equipment attached to the skid landing gear aids movement using handling systems. The AW119M is also capable of operating within the electromagnetic environment of ship operations.
Highly flexible cabin
The AW119M’s large, unobstructed cabin offers more room than any other single-engine helicopter and can be reconfigured rapidly to satisfy a wide variety of roles. Large sliding doors designed for fast roping and hoist operations enable troop insertion and extraction from the hover. Cabin door-mounted weapons provide threat suppression over a wide area.
Advanced avionics
The state-of-the-art digital avionics suite enables both VFR and IFR operations, showing critical flight information on two large multi-function displays, enhancing situational awareness and reducing pilot workload. A Synthetic Vision System (SVS), Highway In The Sky (HITS) depiction, moving map and embedded Helicopter Terrain Avoidance Warning System (HTAWS) all enhance safety.
Inherent safety and survivability
The AW119M has a comprehensive suite of safety and survivability features including damage-tolerant rotor blades, structure and components, 30-minute run dry main gearbox, as well as dual electrical and hydraulic systems. The robust skid-type landing gear, crashworthy seating and self-sealing fuel system are allied with redundancy of all critical systems, more typical of twin-engine helicopters.
Technical data
WEIGHT (MGW)
Internal loads
2,850 kg - 6,283 lb
WEIGHT (MGW)
External loads
3,150 kg - 6,945 lb
POWERPLANT
1 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A
OVERALL LENGTH*
12.92 m - 42 ft 05 in
*Rotors turning
OVERALL HEIGHT
3.60 m - 11 ft 09 in
ROTOR DIAMETER
10.83 m - 35 ft 06 in
CAPACITY
Crew 1-2
Passengers Up to 6
MAX CRUISE SPEED (@5,000 FT, ISA, MGW, MCP)
241 km/h (130 kt)
HIGE (ISA, MGW, TOP)
3,353 m - 11,000 ft
HOGE (ISA, MGW, TOP)
2,225 m - 7,300 ft
MAX RANGE (@5,000 FT, ISA, MGW)*
763 KM - 412 NM
*with auxiliary fuel tank - No reserve
MAX ENDURANCE (@5,000 FT, ISA, MGW)*
4 h 14 min
*with auxiliary fuel tank - No reserve