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The widebody A-119 Koala is a relatively large single turbine powered helicopter designed for a range of utility transport missions that was developed by Agusta in 1994. Agusta originally aimed to gain certification for the A-119 in late 1996 but this was delayed until late 1998. One cause for the delay has been strong sales demand for the A-109E Power, another to enhance the A-119's performance in response to customer feedback.
The Koala's big selling feature is its large 'widebody' fuselage. A measure of the cabin size is that it can accommodate two stretcher patients in an EMS role, along with two medical attendants. Most other single engine helicopters typically are only equipped for a single stretcher because of a lack of space.
Access to the main cabin is via two large sliding doors, one either side of the fuselage. A baggage compartment in the rear of the fuselage is also accessible in flight.
The first prototype Koala was powered by a 1002shp (747kW) takeoff rated Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37. Another design feature is the Koala's composite four blade main rotor which features a titanium fully articulated maintenance free hub with elastomeric bearings and composite grips. |
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| Seating (normal) |
5 |
Max Takeoff (lbs) |
5,997 |
| Seating (maximum) |
7 |
Certified Ceiling (ft) |
20,000 |
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| Engines |
P&WC PT6B-37A |
To (Sealevel, ISA Temp) (ft) |
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| Output lbs ea. Flat Rating |
872shp |
Landing Distance (ft) |
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| Maximum Mach No. |
- |
Max Range (fuel) (nm) |
370 |
| High Speed Cruise (Kts) |
138 |
Max Range (payload) (nm) |
370 |
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| Flight Time 300nm |
- |
Flight Time 1000nm |
- |
| Flight Time 600nm |
- |
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| External |
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Internal |
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| Length (ft) |
36.60 |
Length (ft) |
6.80 |
| Height (ft) |
12.30 |
Height (ft) |
4.10 |
| Span (ft) |
9.20 |
Width: Max floor (ft) |
5.40 |
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