AgustaWestland AW139

Summary

Category Helicopter
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
First flight3 February 2001
Year of introduction2003
Number produced1100 units

Description

The AgustaWestland AW139 is a versatile multi-purpose military aircraft developed by the Italian-British company AgustaWestland (now part of Leonardo). The aircraft, first introduced in the early 2000s, has since become widely utilized across different military forces around the world. Possessing a spacious cabin and high power-to-weight ratio, the AW139 is known for its ability to perform a range of missions, including troop transport, search and rescue operations, medical evacuation, and maritime patrol. With its advanced avionics and systems, the AW139 offers enhanced operational capabilities and adaptability in various operational environments, making it a reliable asset for military operations globally.

Technical specifications

Version: AW139
Maximum speed 310 km/h (193 mph)
Height3.7 m (12.2 ft)
Length13.8 m (45.2 ft)
Service ceiling6096 m (20000 ft)
Empty weight3622 kg (7985 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight6400 kg (14110 lbs)
Climb rate10.9 m/s (35.8 ft/s)
Powerplant2 × turbines Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C delivering 1141 kW

Current operating countries

Country Units
Italy Italy 32
Pakistan Pakistan 19
Qatar Qatar 19
Algeria Algeria 14
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates 13
Thailand Thailand 8
Panama Panama 7
Ireland Ireland 6
United States United States 5 (+75)
Angola Angola 4
Bangladesh Bangladesh 4
Egypt Egypt 4
Cyprus Cyprus 3
Kenya Kenya 3
Malta Malta 3
Malaysia Malaysia 2 (+1)
Australia Australia 2
Nigeria Nigeria 2
Indonesia Indonesia 1
Libya Libya 1
Nepal Nepal 1
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan 0 (+8)

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

Photo of AW139

Photo of AW139