AW119Kx vs R22 Beta II
The AW119Kx leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx (introduced 2000) beside the Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II (introduced 1985) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the AW119Kx carries more passengers. undefined
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AW119Kx vs R22 Beta II: the key differences
- The AW119Kx delivers 169% more range (AW119Kx: 511 nm; R22 Beta II: 190 nm).
- The AW119Kx delivers 41% more cruise speed (AW119Kx: 135 kt; R22 Beta II: 96 kt).
- The AW119Kx delivers 250% more passenger capacity (AW119Kx: 7 seats; R22 Beta II: 2 seats).
- The AW119Kx is the newer design (introduced 2000 versus 1985 for the R22 Beta II), a gap of 15 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 1,370 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 AW119Kx 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?
On published specifications the AW119Kx leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The R22 Beta II can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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AW119Kx vs R22 Beta II: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the AW119Kx or the R22 Beta II?
The AW119Kx has the longer published range — 511 nm versus 190 nm for the R22 Beta II.
Does the AW119Kx or R22 Beta II seat more passengers?
The AW119Kx carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 7 seats, compared with 2 on the R22 Beta II.
Which is faster, the AW119Kx or the R22 Beta II?
The AW119Kx cruises faster, at 135 kt versus 96 kt for the R22 Beta II.
Which is newer, the AW119Kx or the R22 Beta II?
The AW119Kx is the newer design, introduced in 2000 versus 1985 for the R22 Beta II.
Is the AW119Kx or the R22 Beta II the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the AW119Kx is the larger aircraft — 6,283 lbs versus 1,370 lbs for the R22 Beta II.
Should I buy the AW119Kx or the R22 Beta II?
On published specifications the AW119Kx leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The R22 Beta II can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the AW119Kx vs R22 Beta II?
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.