Based on the
AW119Kx, the TH-119 is Leonardo' entry for the
US Navy Advanced Helicopter Trainer competition.
Is a single engine IFR light helicopter first unveiled at the Navy League Sea-Air Space Exhibition in Washington DC on May 2016. Fitted with
Genesys Aerosystems avionics and a Pratt & Whitney
PT6-B engine.
Is the company proposal for the US Navy new trainer helicopter to replace the
TH-57 Sea Ranger and to be produced (if wins) by
AgustaWestland Philadelphia.
Two prototypes converted from AW119Kx unveiled in 2016 and 2017. First IFR equipped TH-119, a converted AW119Ke, performed maiden flight on December 20, 2018. IFR certification expected early 2019.