AW119Kx vs S-92
The S-92 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
The Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx (introduced 2000) and the Sikorsky S-92 (introduced 2004) 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 cabin capacity, where the S-92 carries more passengers. undefined
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AW119Kx vs S-92: the key differences
- The S-92 delivers 5% more range (AW119Kx: 511 nm; S-92: 539 nm).
- The S-92 delivers 12% more cruise speed (AW119Kx: 135 kt; S-92: 151 kt).
- The S-92 delivers 171% more passenger capacity (AW119Kx: 7 seats; S-92: 19 seats).
- The S-92 is the newer design (introduced 2004 versus 2000 for the AW119Kx), a gap of 4 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The S-92 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (26,500 lbs versus 6,283 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the AW119Kx runs 1 engine against 2 on the S-92 — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
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 S-92 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 S-92 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The AW119Kx 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 S-92: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the AW119Kx or the S-92?
The S-92 has the longer published range — 539 nm versus 511 nm for the AW119Kx.
Does the AW119Kx or S-92 seat more passengers?
The S-92 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 19 seats, compared with 7 on the AW119Kx.
Which is faster, the AW119Kx or the S-92?
The S-92 cruises faster, at 151 kt versus 135 kt for the AW119Kx.
Which is newer, the AW119Kx or the S-92?
The S-92 is the newer design, introduced in 2004 versus 2000 for the AW119Kx.
Is the AW119Kx or the S-92 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the S-92 is the larger aircraft — 26,500 lbs versus 6,283 lbs for the AW119Kx.
Should I buy the AW119Kx or the S-92?
On published specifications the S-92 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The AW119Kx 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 S-92?
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.