AW249
AW249
Attack Helicopters
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
AW249
Designation
AW249
Alternate Designation
AH-249A Fenice, NEES, New Exploration and Escort Helicopter
Equipment Type
Attack Helicopters
Manufacturer
Leonardo Helicopters
Date of Introduction
2027
Description
The Italian Army New Exploration and Escort Helicopter (NEES), now called the AW249, is a program aimed at delivering a replacement for the AW129 attack helicopter by 2025. The Italian Army plans call for the procurement of 48 aircraft. Leonardo Helicopters was awarded a contract for the development of the NEES aircraft in January 2017.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Max Speed
287.0 km/h
Range
796.0 km
Service Ceiling
6096 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Attack Helicopters
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
AH-249A Fenice, NEES, New Exploration and Escort Helicopter
Origin
Italy
Contractor
Leonardo Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2027
First Flight
July 2022
Total Production
48
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Main Rotor Blades
4
Number of Engines
2
Tail Rotor Blades
4
Dimensions — Height
4.3 meter
Dimensions — Length
17.6 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
20 millimeter
Dimensions — Main Rotor Diameter
14.6 meter
Dimensions — Width
4.6 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
8,300 kilogram
Mass — Useful Load
2,800 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
20,000 foot
Performance — Max Range
796 kilometer
Power — Max Power at TakeOff
2,503 shp
Speed — Climb Rate
2,350 fpm
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
287 kph
Details
Country of Origin
Italy
Category
Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003394
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
17.6 m
Width
4.6 m
Height
4.3 m
Weight
8300 kg
Operators (1)
Italy
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