AW119 Ke

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The AW119 Ke (Koala enhanced), an evolution of the successful A119 Koala, is a spacious top of the range single turbine helicopter developed to enhanced safety levels and providing high productivity and performance at a competitive price. The large unobstructed cabin permits rapid reconfiguration for a variety of missions such as utility and passenger transport, emergency medical service, law enforcement and military applications. The versatility and high power margins of the helicopter deliver outstanding performance in a wide range of operating conditions that make it a very cost-effective helicopter for many applications. AW119 Ke VIP/Corporate customers can benefit from unparalleled comfort levels among single turbine helicopters in ‘club’ seating configuration of the cabin, which is segregated from the cockpit area. A generous baggage hold in the tail section accommodates up to 150 kg of luggage. A high passenger load combined with range capability has led the helicopter to be successfully introduced into Offshore applications. The emergency medical service variant accommodates up to two stretchers and two medical attendants, in a fully medicalised cabin. When operational demands call for a single turbine powered helicopter, no other aircraft can match the cost effectiveness and superior performance of the AW119 Ke.

Applications

» CORPORATE/VIP

With its large fuselage, the AW119 Ke offers its 6/7 passengers a spacious cabin and both internal and external baggage space. The interiors can be customised to meet the highest standard of comfort. The AW119 Ke is also provided with long range capability thanks to high fuel capacity.

» EMS/SAR

Unique amongst light single turbine helicopters is AW119 Ke’s ability to convert to a Medevac/EMS configuration that can accommodate up to two stretchers together with medical attendants, providing full patient access, without any intrusion into the cockpit area. The internal layout includes provision for the installation of all necessary medical equipment to treat patients whilst in transit. Two standard rails are positioned both in the cabin rear bulkhead and on the upper side panels which include outlets for oxygen, emergency air and power.

» FIRE FIGHTING

The AW119 Ke can be equipped with the new Model 323 Fire Attack System, designed by Simplex, or with a more traditional Bambi bucket. The Model 323 features aerodynamic design characteristics that enable the AW119 Ke to be flown high speed for fire fighting missions. The system is designed for installation and removal in less than fifteen minutes, without the use of tools.

» LAW ENFORCEMENT

The AW119 Ke provides exceptional versatility to support law enforcement roles and is equipped with special police equipment such as FLIR/LLTV camera, search light, loudspeaker and rappelling kit.

» MILITARY UTILITY

The AW119 Ke has been designed to satisfy the multi-role requirements demanded in military operations. This configuration has much in common with the AW109 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) and has the same large multi-mission capable cabin.

» OFFSHORE

The AW119 Ke is well suited for demanding offshore missions. It is fast and has the largest cabin and luggage capability of any helicopter in its class. For offshore missions, the AW119 Ke can be equipped with air conditioning, SAS, Traffic Advisory System (TAS), ELT and skid mounted pop-out floats.

Weights
Max take off (int. loads)	2850	kg	6283	lb
Max take off (ext. loads)	3150	kg	6945	lb
Basic empty weights	1455	kg	3208	lb

Engine Rating (Pratt & Whitney PT6B-37A)
Take off	747	kW	1002	shp
Maximum continuous power	650	kW	872	shp

Transmission Rating
Take off	671	kW	900	shp
Maximum continuous power	671	kW	900	shp

Fuel Capacity
3-cell fuel system	605	l	160	USgal
4-cell fuel system	711	l	188	USgal
5-cell fuel system	870	l	230	USgal

Crew
Pilots/Passengers	1/7

External Dimensions
Length (rotors turning)	12.92	m	42.37	ft
Width (rotor blades at 45°)	7.75	m	25.43	ft
Maximum height	3.59	m	11.78	ft
Main rotor diameter	10.83	m	35.53	ft
Tail rotor diameter	1.94	m	6.36	ft
MR tip blade ground clearance	2.83	m	9.3	ft
TR tip blade ground clearance	1.15	m	3.77	ft
Fuselage ground clearance	0.63	m	2.06	ft

Performance (ISA, 2850 kg / 6283 lb)
VNE	282	km/h	152	kt
Max speed	257	km/h	139	kt
Rate of climb	9.4	m/s	1850	ft/s
Hovering IGE (TOP)	3352	m	11000	ft
Hovering OGE (TOP)	2225	m	7300	ft
Service ceiling (MCP)	4572	m	15000	ft
Max range*	935	km	505	nm
Max endurance*	5 h 20 min