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AW189
AgustaWestland twin-engine medium helicopter |
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The
AW189 is a twin-engined, medium-lift helicopter currently under development
by the Italian Aviation Company AgustaWestland, and is derived from
the AW149. The new AW189 model was announced by AgustaWestland at the
Paris International Air Show on 20 June 2011. The company plans to have
the helicopter certified by 2013 and in service in 2014. The new state-of-the-art
8 tonne class AW189 is designed in answer to the growing market demand
for a versatile, affordable, multirole helicopter. Optimised to operate
in harsh conditions undertaking long range, deep water missions typical
of the Offshore industry, the AW189 combines high performance, competitive
operating economics and superior passenger comfort. The AW189 twin engine
8-tonne class helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight, December
22, 2011. With five prototypes now in flight totalling over 800 hours
and contracts signed for more than 60 units including firm orders and
options, the AW189 programme is set to achieve certification in the
second half of 2013. The twin engine AW189 helicopter is optimised for
the long range offshore transport and SAR missions as well as parapublic
and VIP transport roles. In december 2012, AgustaWestland has announced
that Azerbaijan Airlines has ordered two AW189 to be used for offshore
transport operations. In March 2013, AgustaWestland has signed a deal
with Malaysia's Weststar Aviation service two AW189 helicopters. |
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AW189 meets and exceeds the airworthiness requirements of the most recent
EASA / FAA amendments in the transport category (Part 29) and is qualified
to fulfil the most stringent guidelines of the major oil & gas companies.High
safety is achieved on the AW189 through a series of design features.
Structural crashworthiness has been a priority in the design of the
airframe, fuel system and seats. A reinforced windscreen and optimum
positioning of critical controls mitigates the consequences of a birdstrike.
Cabin layout options include a range in seat density up to 18 seats,
and Medevac & SAR configurations. Modular fuel systems, quick to
fit and remove, ensure the optimum mission specific trade off between
passengers and distance can be achieved.Large sliding doors lend the
AW189 to both superior egress for passengers and the efficient loading
of cargo pallets. Hook load capacity (2722 kg / 6000 lb) extends the
mission flexibility of the AW189 to roles such as fire-fighting and
external cargo lift. |
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Cockpit
design of AW189 incorporating the latest in advanced situational awareness
technologies (HTAWS, TCAS II) reduces crew workload. CHOICEExceptional
external visibility and the deployment of the latest in avionics technology
make the AW189 the pilot’s choice. The open architecture avionics
suite includes full digital glass cockpit with four 8” x 10”
displays (AMLCD), a 4-axis dual-duplex digital automatic flight control
system (DAFCS) and dual Flight Management System (FMS). All contribute
to minimising pilot workload during VFR / IFR flight. Single pilot IFR
certification is a design objective. The avionics suite is suitable
for the NextGen satellite-based IFR navigation (RNAV / RNP, vertical
navigation and precision approaches) and advanced communication and
surveillance requirements (ADS-B). The AW189 sets new standards in situational
awareness in low visibility flying conditions. The optional Synthetic
Vision System emulates the surrounding topography to enhance terrain
and obstacle avoidance while the optional Enhanced Vision System sees
through darkness, smoke, dusk and light fog further improving operational
safety.The integrated AW189 avionics system performs Point-In-Space
(PINS) and Offshore approach procedures. |
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The AW189 is powered by two General Electric CT7-2E1 turboshaft engine,
1,492 kW (2,000 hp) each each. The AW189 main gearbox benefits from
a 30 min ‘dry-run’ capability and Cat. A, PC1 / PC2e performance
allow take offs and landings with high payloads and superior safety
margins in the challenging world-wide locations associated with Offshore
operations. |
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Weather Day and Night, VFR / IFR certified, the AW189 will operate seamlessly
in the harsh conditions prevalent in Offshore operations. The spacious
cabin is configured with 16 seats as standard. Seating options include
a high density 18 seat layout or an ultra long range 12 seat configuration.
High cruising speed and a very high payload due to a highly efficient
rotor system, together with superior O.E.I capability, make the AW189
ideally suited to the safest Offshore operations with the lowest operational
costs. Next Generation avionics expands further operational capabilities,
contributing to safety by enhancing situational awareness and reducing
crew workload. Ideal for day / night airborne parapublic operations even in harsh conditions, the AW189 may be configured with a wide range of advanced sensors, role and communication equipment. The generous cabin space, excellent accessibility and flexibility in seating configuration together with quickly removable options such as a fast rope system and cargo hook makes the AW189 particularly suited to a variety of special forces and utility operations. |
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