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AW169
AgustaWestland twin-engine light multipurpose helicopter |
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The
AW169 is light helicopter designed and maanufactured by the Italian
aviation Company AgustaWestland. The AgustaWestland AW169 is a new generation
multi-purpose twin engine light intermediate helicopter designed in
response to the growing market demand for higher mission flexibility
and multi-role capability in the 4.5 ton class. Announced by the company
at the Farnborough International Air Show on 19 July 2010, the prototype
first flew on 10 May 2012. In April 2013, AgustaWestland has officially
unveiled the latest generation AW169 AAS military helicopter during
a dedicated ceremony held at the Army Aviation Association of America
Annual Professional Forum and Exposition in Fort Worth, Texas in United
States. The testing program will involve three more prototypes, with
the second and third AW169s planned to join the effort later in 2012,
and the fourth in 2013. Certification of the AW169 is anticipated for
2014. Engineered to satisfy the operational and mission requirements
of the most demanding parapublic and commercial operators, the AW169
employs new technologies to achieve unique adaptability across multiple
applications with very competitive economics. AgustaWestland’s
focus is to provide the highest safety levels even in the most challenging
environments. Designed in accordance with the latest FAA/EASA Part 29
certification standards, the AW169 complies with the most stringent
safety requirements, including: full crashworthy airframe and seats,
large windows for quick emergency egress, engine burst containment,
proven 30-min dry-run capability for the main gearbox, one engine inoperative
(OEI) capability in all flight phases, even in challenging hot and high
conditions. Safety on the ground is ensured by high clearance of both
the main and the tail rotors. The AW169 is designed for superior performance
to deliver maximum versatility in the most demanding operating conditions
world-wide. The helicopter has full vertical Cat.A/Class 1 capability
even in hot and high conditions and high power margins to allow excellent
hovering and controllability characteristics. A high cruising speed,
and very competitive payload/range characteristics boost the type’s
productivity and overall operating attractiveness. |
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The
AW169 benefits from the roomiest cabin in its class, featuring a constant
height section and easy accessibility through two large sliding doors
(1.60m wide). The flat floor can be configured to accommodate seating
and dedicated mission equipment, ensuring a comfortable, unconstrained
working space for even the most demanding operators in a variety of
applications. |
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The
cockpit of the AW169 combines the latest generation avionics, with unprecedented
levels of external visibility to provide maximum situational awareness.
The open architecture avionics suite includes full digital glass cockpit
with three 8” x 10” displays (AMLCD), a 4-axis dual-duplex
digital automatic flight control system (DAFCS) and dual Flight Management
System (FMS), all ensuring minimum workload and single/dual pilot VFR/IFR
capability. The avionics suite complies with the NextGen satellite-based
IFR navigation (RNAV/RNP, vertical navigation and precision approaches
capability) and advanced communication and surveillance requirements
(ADS-B). |
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The AW169 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210 series
turboshafts (1,000 shp class each). The AW169 is fitted with two new
generation FADECcontrolled turboshaft engines, designed for maximum
efficiency, low Specific Fuel Consumption and low emissions. The latest
generation rotor-system, in addition to being tailored to minimise noise
signature for urban area operations, has high aerodynamic efficiency
ensuring low drag and reduced fuel burn. |
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Ideal
for airborne Law Enforcement operations, the AW169 can integrate advanced
electro-optical and communications mission equipment. The generous cabin
space and exceptional accessibility enhances operational effectiveness
and flexibility. A dedicated rappelling and fast roping capability makes
the aircraft also an ideal platform for special forces missions. |
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