AW149
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : October 31, 2023
First Flight : November 13, 2009
Total Production : 32
Model | Status | Year | Produced |
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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 |
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Poland | Active | 32 | Aircraft ordered in October 2022 (32) |
Specifications
Notes | ||
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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 | ||
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CT7-2E1 | 2 |
News
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
LYNN, MA | November 7, 2022 – GE’s CT7-2E1 hit a significant milestone with its 250th engine delivery.
WARSAW, POLAND -- The Polish Government selected GE Aerospace’s CT7-2E1 turboshaft engine to power its new fleet of Leonardo AW149 helicopters.
Finmeccanica - AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the new generation AW149 multirole military helicopter has been issued with military certification by the Italian
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first prototype of the AW149 multi-role military medium twin helicopter successfully completed its
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, unveiled a full scale mock-up of the TUHP 149 helicopter at IDEF 2009 in Istanbul today.
Photo Gallery
November 2009
AW149 helicopter first flight on 13 November 2009
April 2009
AgustaWestland TUHP 149 helicopter
December 2006
AW149
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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