AgustaWestland AW159
Summary
| Category | Helicopter |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| First flight | 12 November 2009 |
| Year of introduction | 2014 |
| Number produced | 67 units |
Description
The AgustaWestland AW159 is a military helicopter developed by the British-Italian manufacturing company AgustaWestland, now known as Leonardo. It was specifically designed for naval warfare and can operate from both land and naval platforms. The AW159 is an upgraded version of the Westland Lynx and features enhanced performance capabilities, increased payload capacity, and improved survivability. Its primary missions include anti-submarine warfare, maritime patrol, and surface attack. The AW159 has been deployed by numerous countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, and Philippines, among others, for naval operations and maritime security.
Technical specifications
| Version: Wildcat AH.1 | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 members |
| Maximum speed | 291 km/h (181 mph) |
| Height | 3.8 m (12.3 ft) |
| Length | 15 m (49.2 ft) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6000 kg (13228 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbines LHTEC CTS800-4N delivering 1015 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
United Kingdom | 59 | |
|
South Korea | 8 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
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