What a AW119 / A119 Koala costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
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How far can a Leonardo Helicopters AW119 / A119 Koala fly?
A Leonardo Helicopters AW119 / A119 Koala flies about 515 nm, roughly 954 km, which is about 3 h 56 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Leonardo Helicopters AW119 / A119 Koala cost to own?
A Leonardo Helicopters AW119 / A119 Koala costs about EUR 8,072 a month to run, or about EUR 646 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Leonardo Helicopters AW119 / A119 Koala
Aircraft overview
The Leonardo Helicopters AW119 / A119 Koala is a single engine utility helicopter developed by Agusta, now Leonardo Helicopters. It first flew in 1995, with customer deliveries beginning in the early 2000s, and production has continued through updated AW119Ke and AW119Kx versions. The type fills a niche between light turbine singles and more expensive light twins, using an airframe related to the AW109 family but with one engine and a larger, unobstructed cabin. It is commonly used for corporate transport, emergency medical services, law enforcement, training, offshore support, utility work and government missions.
Performance & specifications
Typical cruise speed is about 140 knots, with range commonly quoted at up to about 515 nautical miles depending on fuel, equipment and operating profile. Maximum takeoff weight is approximately 6,283 lb, and useful load is typically around 3,000 lb, configuration dependent. Service ceiling is about 15,000 feet. Power is supplied by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A turboshaft, a widely supported engine in the helicopter market. The AW119 / A119 Koala is valued by operators that need turbine performance, a large cabin and lower operating complexity than a twin engine helicopter, while accepting the limitations of single engine operations.
Cabin & avionics
The cabin can seat up to eight occupants including the pilot, with club, forward facing, EMS and mission layouts available. A flat floor and wide sliding cabin doors are important practical features, especially for stretcher loading, police equipment, cargo and utility roles. Earlier A119 aircraft may have conventional avionics with equipment varying significantly by operator and mission. The AW119Kx introduced the Garmin G1000H integrated flight deck, with large displays, synthetic vision options and modern navigation and communication capability. Buyers should verify whether an aircraft is VFR or IFR equipped, as capability depends on certification, installed avionics and approved equipment.
Buying & value
On the used market, the Leonardo Helicopters AW119 / A119 Koala is often positioned as a high cabin volume, high payload single turbine helicopter. Key inspection points include engine time and hot section status, main rotor and transmission component lives, corrosion exposure, EMS or utility modifications, avionics generation, maintenance program participation and damage history. Common variants include the original A119 Koala, the AW119Ke with performance and equipment improvements, and the AW119Kx with Garmin G1000H avionics. Aircraft with modern avionics, clean mission histories and current component status generally command stronger buyer interest.