Description:
AgustaWestland's A119 Koala is a lightweight, single Pratt & Whitney PT6-37A engine, low cost, high performance helicopter intended for law enforcement, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), fire fighting, offshore operations and transport applications. It can accommodate up to eight persons including one pilot and up to seven passengers. It is fitted with modern avionics, liquid crystal displays and many improvements to reduce pilot's workload. The spacious cabin is complemented by a large baggage bay.
As of 2005, the helicopter is in service in seven countries serving commercial operators and public agencies such as Police Departments. The A119 is also available for military customers but no sales of such a militarized models have been reported to date. The A109 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) configuration is the same that AgustaWestland is offering for the militarized variant of the A119 helicopter.
The AgustaWestland A119 Koala entered revenue service in 2000 with Australia's LinFox carrier. Since then, the A119 has been ordered by passenger transport-oriented operators and police departments to conduct law enforcement missions. Its flexible and multi-mission capabilities allow the aircraft to be fitted with FLIR, cargo hook, medical litter, rescue hoist and gun pods.
On 23 September 2005, Phoenix Police Department purchased two AgustaWestland's A119 Koala helicopters equipped with high tech mission specific electronic gear for law enforcement.
Skyline Helicopters, a charter operator from Canada, signed an order for one AgustaWestland A119 Koala helicopter on February 27, 2006 at Heli-Expo annual conference in Dallas, Texas. Skyline Helicopters was ordering this aircraft to conduct geo-seismic assessment, research and heli-skiing.
On 17 July 2006, the Mexican government placed a firm order for three Grand and five A119 Koala helicopters for a range of roles including civil protection and EMS. Aircraft deliveries were expected to complete by mid-2007. These aircraft were meant to replacing aging Bell helicopters owned by the government of Mexico.
On 3 August 2006, Mexican carrier Aerolineas Ejecutivas signed a five-year distribution agreement with AgustaWestland including two A109 Power and one A119 Koala, one Grand and one AW139 plus options for 37 helicopters.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 1, Passengers 7
Dimensions: Height 3.8 m, Length 11.2 m, Main Rotor Diameter 10.8 m, Width 2.1 m
Weights: Max Weight 3,150 kg (6,944 lb), Min Weight 1,430 kg (3,153 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 6,096 m (20,000 ft), Endurance 6 hours 42 min, Max Range 991 km (535 nm), Top Speed 74 mps (267 kph)
Australia
Austria
Brazil
Canada
Libya / 5 
Malaysia / 1 
Mexico
New Zealand / 1 
South Africa
Turkey
Uganda / 1 
United Kingdom
United States of America
Venezuela