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A109

A109

Utility & Transport Helicopters
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Basic Information
Name
A109
Designation
A109
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Utility & Transport Helicopters
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
Description

The AgustaWestland A109 twin-engine helicopter was developed to meet the requirements of both military and civil customers. A109 is a multi-role/utility lightweight helicopter certified to carry weapons in its military versions. Its main rotor has four blades and is powered by either two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206C or Turbomeca Arriel 1K1 turboshaft engines each rated at 567- and 632-shp. Currently, A109 production models are A109 LUH and A109 Power.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Utility & Transport Helicopters
Status Active
Also Known As A-109 Hirucondo, A109 Hirundo, A109 LOH, A109 LUH, A109BA, A109CM, A109E, A109EOA, A109HA, A109HO, A109K, A109K2, A109KM, HKP15, Light Utility Helicopter
Origin Italy
Contractor Leonardo Helicopters
Total Production ?
Unitary Cost EUR €11.4 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 2
Main Rotor Blades 4
Number of Engines 2
Troops 6
Dimensions — Height 3.5 meter
Dimensions — Length 13 meter
Dimensions — Main Rotor Diameter 11 meter
Dimensions — Width 2.9 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 2,850 kilogram
Mass — Payload 1,500 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 6,100 meter
Performance — Max Range 500 kilometer
Power — Max Power at TakeOff 1,422 shp
Speed — Cruise Speed 73.7 mps
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 84.8 mps
Time — Flight Endurance 4 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: BGM-71E TOW 2A (8)
Item 2 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: HOT (8)
Item 3 Turboshaft Engines: Arriel 1K1 (2)
Item 4 Turboshaft Engines: Arrius 2K1 (2)
Item 5 Turboshaft Engines: PW200 (2)
Variants
Variant 1 AW109 LUH
Variant 2 MH-68 Stingray
Variant 3 AW109 Power
Variant 4 AW109 Trekker
Details
Country of Origin Italy
Category Transport Helicopter
Air > Transport Helicopter
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
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