H130 vs AW119Kx
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The Airbus Helicopters H130 (introduced 2012) and the Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx (introduced 2000) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the AW119Kx has the advantage. undefined
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H130 vs AW119Kx: the key differences
- The AW119Kx delivers 53% more range (H130: 335 nm; AW119Kx: 511 nm).
- The AW119Kx delivers 4% more cruise speed (H130: 130 kt; AW119Kx: 135 kt).
- The H130 delivers 14% more passenger capacity (H130: 8 seats; AW119Kx: 7 seats).
- The H130 is the newer design (introduced 2012 versus 2000 for the AW119Kx), a gap of 12 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The AW119Kx is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (6,283 lbs versus 5,070 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the H130 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the AW119Kx when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the H130 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the AW119Kx holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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H130 vs AW119Kx: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H130 or the AW119Kx?
The AW119Kx has the longer published range — 511 nm versus 335 nm for the H130.
Does the H130 or AW119Kx seat more passengers?
The H130 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 8 seats, compared with 7 on the AW119Kx.
Which is faster, the H130 or the AW119Kx?
The AW119Kx cruises faster, at 135 kt versus 130 kt for the H130.
Which is newer, the H130 or the AW119Kx?
The H130 is the newer design, introduced in 2012 versus 2000 for the AW119Kx.
Is the H130 or the AW119Kx the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the AW119Kx is the larger aircraft — 6,283 lbs versus 5,070 lbs for the H130.
Should I buy the H130 or the AW119Kx?
Choose the AW119Kx when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the H130 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the AW119Kx holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the H130 vs AW119Kx?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.