The AW119 Koala designation was first applied to a proposed 11-seat stretched version of the A109 in the 1970s,but this was never actually built. The design itself was derived from Agusta’s highly successful A109, but with only a single engine. A key selling point is its wide-body fuselage, seating passengers three-abreast in the cabin. The actual cabin volume is approximately 30% greater than other helicopters in its class. The A119 allowing for two litters and medical attendants to be carried in the medevac role, whereas most similar-sized helicopters can only carry one.

AW119 Koala Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: 1 pilot
• Capacity: 6-7 passengers
• Length: 13.01 m (42 ft 8 in)
• Rotor diameter: 10.83 m (35 ft 6 in)
• Height: 3.77 m (12 ft 4 in)
• Disc area: 92.1 m² (991 ft²)
• >Empty weight: 1,430 kg (3,152 lb)
• Loaded weight: kg (lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 2,720 kg (5,997 lb)
• Powerplant: 1× Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A turboshaft, 747 kW (1,002 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 267 km/h (166 mph, 144 knots)
• Ferry range: 991 km (618 miles, 535 nm)
• Service ceiling: 6,096 m (20,000 ft)