The AgustaWestland AW169 is a twin-engine, 10-seat, 4.8t helicopter developed and manufactured by the helicopter division of Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland, merged into Finmeccanica since 2016). It was designed to share many components with the AgustaWestland AW139 and larger AgustaWestland AW189.
| Role | Helicopter |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leonardo S.p.A. AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 10 May 2012 |
| Introduction | 2015 |
| Status | Active service |
| Produced | 2015-present |
| Number built | 70+ as of June 2019 |
Specifications (AW169)
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 or 2
- Capacity: 8 to 12 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
- Height: 4.50 m (15 ft 0 in)
- Gross weight: 2,850 kg (6,283 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 4,800 kg (10,582 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW210A turboshaft with FADEC (735 kW, 1,000 shp class each)
- Main rotor diameter: 12.12 m (39 ft 9 in)
Performance
- 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, 440 nmi)
- Endurance: 4h 20m
Photos Rob Vogelaar
