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Civilian AgustaWestland AW119 Koala registred in USA.
Role Light helicopter
National origin Italy
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 1995
Introduction 2000
Status Active
Unit cost 1.85 millions $ in 2000.

The AgustaWestland AW119 Koala is a special kind of helicopter. It's a newer version of an older Italian helicopter called the Agusta A.109. This helicopter is made completely out of metal and uses just one powerful engine called a turboshaft. It's known as a "light helicopter," which means it's smaller and often used for different kinds of jobs.

Discover the AW119 Koala Helicopter

The AW119 Koala is a versatile helicopter built by the company AgustaWestland, which is based in Italy. It's designed to be strong and reliable.

What Makes the Koala Special?

The AW119 Koala is a single-engine helicopter. This means it has one main engine that powers its rotors. It's built entirely from metal, which makes it very durable. The design is a modern update of an earlier helicopter, bringing new technology and features.

A Look at Its History

The first time the AW119 Koala flew was in 1995. After more testing and development, it was officially introduced and started being used in the year 2000. Since then, it has been an active helicopter, meaning it's still being made and flown today. When it first came out in 2000, one of these helicopters cost about 1.85 million dollars.

Who Uses the AW119 Koala?

Because it's a light helicopter, the AW119 Koala can be used for many different tasks. It's often used by police departments, for emergency medical services (like air ambulances), and for transporting people or cargo. Its design makes it good for jobs that need a reliable and agile aircraft.

Images for kids

  • Agusta A119 Koala, HeliDuero JP6382390

    Agusta AW119 Koala, 2008

  • AgustaWestland AW119 Koala Ke (ZK-ISR) at the Wagga Wagga Airport heli-pad (3)

    AW119 Koala Ke at Wagga Wagga Airport, 2012

  • Agusta A119 Koala

    Agusta A119 Koala at HeliRussia 2008

  • 136 Bangladesh Air Force AgustaWestland AW119LX Koala. (24432403148)

    Bangladesh Air Force AgustaWestland AW119LX Koala

  • Agusta A-119 Koala, Schenk Air AN0221121

    An AW119 of Schenk Air

  • Phoenix Police A119-2

    A119 of the Phoenix Police Department

  • First U.S. Navy AgustaWestland TH-73A Thrasher arrives at NAS Whiting Field, Florida (USA), on 6 August 2021 (210906-N-OU681-1162)

    U.S. Navy TH-73A

  • SAJ helikopter vježba Dan Policije 2019

    AW119 of Republika Srpska Helicopter Service participating in Special Anti-Terrorist Unit exercise

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