AW149

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : October 31, 2023
First Flight : November 13, 2009
Total Production : 32

Model Status Year Produced
AW149 Active 2023 32



AW149

Group : Utility & Transport Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : TUHP 149 (Turkish Utility Helicopter Programme)
Origin : Italy
Contractor : Leonardo Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : October 31, 2023
First Flight : November 13, 2009
Total Production : 32

AgustaWestland AW149 is a 7-8 ton class twin-engine, multi-role battlefield helicopter designed to meet the high demanding requirements of military and government customers. AW149 launch announcement was made at Farnborough air show in July 2006. The aircraft will be able to carry up to 15 fully equipped troops in crashworthy seats and will use a 5-bladed main rotor yielding low vibration and low noise levels and having a cruise speed of 160 knots. Externally, the AW149 could be equipped with guns, rockets, missiles, and other weapon systems to meet a wide spectrum of combat support roles. In addition, this aircraft would assume search and rescue, command and control, medical evacuation and external load lifting roles.

AW149 fully integrated avionics includes large area active matrix liquid crystal displays, a 4-axis AFCS and an integrated Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). For enhanced survivability the AW149 will be provided with a crashworthy airframe and redundant flight systems. A heavy duty wheeled tricycle landing gear will allow operations from unprepared surfaces while providing easy maneuverability on the ground. The fuel tanks are located behind the main cabin allowing for ample ground clearance and low cabin floor. Its turboshaft engines will be rated at approximately 2,000-shp. The aircraft may be operated by one or two pilots accommodating from 12 to 15 passengers.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
PolandActive 32 Aircraft ordered in October 2022 (32)
Specifications
Notes
Crew 2
Main Rotor Blades 5
Number of Engines 2
Troops 15
Mass
Max Takeoff Weight 8,000 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 925 kilometer
Power
Max Power at TakeOff 4,000 shp
Speed
Cruise Speed 82 mps
Gear
Turboshaft Engines
CT7-2E12

News

Tuesday, 31 October, 2023
Polish Land Forces Take Delivery of First AW149 Helicopter

The Polish Land Forces has taken delivery of their first two AW149 helicopters during a ceremony held at the 25th Air Cavalry Brigade in Tomaszów Mazowiecki yesterday, where

Monday, 7 November, 2022
General Electric Delivers 250th CT7-2E1 Engine

LYNN, MA | November 7, 2022 – GE’s CT7-2E1 hit a significant milestone with its 250th engine delivery.

Monday, 17 October, 2022
Poland Places Order for 32 AW149 Helicopters Powered by CT7-2E1 Engines

WARSAW, POLAND -- The Polish Government selected GE Aerospace’s CT7-2E1 turboshaft engine to power its new fleet of Leonardo AW149 helicopters.

Tuesday, 15 July, 2014
AgustaWestland AW149 Helicopter Receives Military Certification

Finmeccanica - AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the new generation AW149 multirole military helicopter has been issued with military certification by the Italian

Friday, 13 November, 2009
AW149 Military Helicopter Performs its First Flight

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first prototype of the AW149 multi-role military medium twin helicopter successfully completed its

Monday, 27 April, 2009
AgustaWestland Offers TUHP 149 Helicopter for the Turkish Army

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, unveiled a full scale mock-up of the TUHP 149 helicopter at IDEF 2009 in Istanbul today.

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Notes

* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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