WinAir Presents: The Helicopter Aficionado’s Guide to the Leonardo AW169 helicopter—infographic highlights essential information on Leonardo Helicopters’ latest generation light-intermediate twin-engine multi-role helicopter
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The Helicopter Aficionado’s Guide to the Leonardo AW169 infographic was created using information that was obtained from Wikipedia’s “AgustaWestland AW169” article and Leonardo Helicopters’ “AW169” webpage. It showcases key data on typical aircraft uses, vital statistics, general characteristics, and performance outputs.
The Leonardo AW169 Helicopter is a state-of-the-art, twin-engine, 10-seat, 4.8 tonne helicopter. It was designed to be similar to the larger AW139 and AW189 helicopters. As a result, the AW169 shares common aircraft components, avionics, and cockpit elements with these helicopters. The AW169 is available for civilian and commercial use or for military purposes as the AW169M variant. In terms of its civil-commercial use, this aircraft is frequently utilized for executive/private transport, medevac/air ambulance services, search and rescue missions (SAR), security services/law enforcement, aerial utility services, and energy services/offshore missions.
With respect to its aeromedical applications, the AW169 is well suited for life-saving missions, as it can come equipped in HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) configuration. In terms of its police/law enforcement applications, the AW169 can incorporate an assortment of role-based equipment, such as a cargo hook, hoist, loudspeakers, searchlights, video cameras, internal weapons, and so on. For the Executive/Corporate traveler, the AW169 can be delivered in VIP configuration, as Leonardo currently offers a variety of VIP interiors.
To further appeal to the VIP and aeromedical markets, the AW169 has an auxiliary power unit (APU) mode, which provides operators with the ability to run all cabin equipment and environmental control systems without having the rotors turned on. This means that an air ambulance could operate with all its medical equipment fully functioning before a flight, or a VIP helicopter could be ready and waiting for corporate travelers with a cool cabin, without having to run the helicopter’s rotors. Since this aircraft can carry up to 10 passengers, it is the perfect fit for offshore energy service missions.
The AW169 achieved first flight May 10, 2012, and was introduced into service in 2015. Since that date, the aircraft has built up a reputation as a highly versatile, easily configurable, and powerful aircraft. With a maximum speed of 306 km/h (190 mph), a range of 820 km (510 mi), and a flight endurance of approximately four hours and twenty minutes, this helicopter is both quick and capable of participating in longer missions. It can also carry auxiliary fuel tanks, which makes this helicopter that much more valuable.
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The Helicopter Aficionado’s Guide to the Leonardo AW169
Introducing The Leonardo AW169 Helicopter
The Leonardo AgustaWestland AW169 is a twin-engine, 10-seat, 4.8t helicopter that is developed and manufactured by Leonardo’s helicopter division.[3]
It was designed to utilize a high degree of commonality with the larger AW139 and AW189.[4]
Typical Aircraft Uses
- Executive and Private Transport
- Medevac Services / Air Ambulance
- Search and Rescue Missions
- Security Services / Law Enforcement
- Aerial Utility Services
- Energy Services / Offshore Missions
Vital Statistics[8]
- Role: Multi-role Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Leonardo S.p.A; AgustaWestland
- First Flight: May 10th, 2012
- Introduction: 2015
- Status: Active Service
- Primary User: Various police agencies
- Produced: 2015–present
- Number Built: $8.5 Million
General Characteristics[10]
- Crew: one or two
- Capacity: 8 to 10 passengers, plus 250 kg (551 lbs) baggage and cargo; or 1 stretcher, plus 7 medical attendants; or 2 stretchers, plus 5 medical attendants
- Length: 14.645 m (48 ft 1 in)
- Width: 2.530 m (8 ft 4 in) Horizontal stab 3.205 m (10 ft 6 in)
- Height: 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in)
- Gross Weight: 4,850 kg (10,692 lb)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 4,800 kg (10,582 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW210A turboshaft with FADEC (1,000 shp class each)
Performance Outputs[10]
- Maximum Speed: 306 km/h; 190 mph (165 kn)
- Never Exceed Speed: 306 km/h; 190 mph (165 kn) Power on with both engines operative
- Range: 820 km (510 mi; 443 nmi)
- Endurance: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Rate of Climb: 1,700 ft/min (8.6 m/s)
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