AW119Kx vs R44 Raven II
The AW119Kx leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx (introduced 2000) against the Robinson Helicopter R44 Raven II (introduced 2002) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the AW119Kx carries more passengers. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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AW119Kx vs R44 Raven II: the key differences
- The AW119Kx delivers 70% more range (AW119Kx: 511 nm; R44 Raven II: 300 nm).
- The AW119Kx delivers 23% more cruise speed (AW119Kx: 135 kt; R44 Raven II: 110 kt).
- The AW119Kx delivers 75% more passenger capacity (AW119Kx: 7 seats; R44 Raven II: 4 seats).
- The R44 Raven II is the newer design (introduced 2002 versus 2000 for the AW119Kx), a gap of 2 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 2,500 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 R44 Raven 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 R44 Raven II: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the AW119Kx or the R44 Raven II?
The AW119Kx has the longer published range — 511 nm versus 300 nm for the R44 Raven II.
Does the AW119Kx or R44 Raven II seat more passengers?
The AW119Kx carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 7 seats, compared with 4 on the R44 Raven II.
Which is faster, the AW119Kx or the R44 Raven II?
The AW119Kx cruises faster, at 135 kt versus 110 kt for the R44 Raven II.
Which is newer, the AW119Kx or the R44 Raven II?
The R44 Raven II is the newer design, introduced in 2002 versus 2000 for the AW119Kx.
Is the AW119Kx or the R44 Raven II the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the AW119Kx is the larger aircraft — 6,283 lbs versus 2,500 lbs for the R44 Raven II.
Should I buy the AW119Kx or the R44 Raven 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 R44 Raven 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 R44 Raven 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.