AgustaWestland AW149
Summary
| Category | Helicopter |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| First flight | 13 November 2009 |
| Year of introduction | 2014 |
| Number produced | 31 units |
Description
The AgustaWestland AW149 is a medium-lift military helicopter designed and manufactured by the Italian-British company AgustaWestland (now Leonardo Helicopters). It was developed to meet the requirements of modern military operations, offering a versatile platform capable of performing a range of missions including troop transport, medical evacuation, and search and rescue. With its reliable and robust design, the AW149 offers enhanced performance and mission effectiveness in both land and maritime environments. The helicopter has been deployed by several military forces worldwide, contributing to their operational capabilities in various theaters of operation.
Technical specifications
| Version: AW149 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h (193 mph) |
| Height | 5.1 m (16.9 ft) |
| Length | 17.6 m (57.6 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 6095 m (19997 ft) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8600 kg (18960 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbines General Electric CT7-3E1 delivering 1476 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Egypt | 26 (+6) | |
|
Thailand | 5 | |
|
Poland | 0 (+32) | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Egypt • United Kingdom • Italy • Poland • Thailand
Armament
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