Leonardo AW119
Type: helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Leonardo (formerly Finmeccanica)
First Deployed: 2007
Overview
Ecuador operates Leonardo (AgustaWestland) AW119 Koala single-engine utility helicopters for training, VIP transport, and light utility missions within the Ecuadorian Army and Air Force. The AW119 is an advanced turbine helicopter with a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A engine and glass cockpit, providing reliable performance in Ecuador's varied terrain from coastal lowlands to high Andean altitudes.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 1-2 + 6 passengers |
|---|---|
| range | 956 km ferry |
| engine | 1× Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A turboshaft (938 shp) |
| weight | 1,420 kg empty |
| ceiling | 20,000 ft |
| max_speed | 259 km/h |
| rotor_diameter | 10.83 m |
Operators
- Ecuador
- Italy
- USA
- Chile
- Colombia
- Turkey
- UAE
- Sweden
- Ireland
- Spain
- Venezuela
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