A109
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1976
Total Production : 678
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.
Model | Status | Year | Produced |
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AW109 LUH | Active | ? | |
MH-68 Stingray | Active | ? | |
AW109 Power | Active | 1997 | 510 |
AW109 Trekker | Active | 2018 | 84 |
AW109 LUH
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
A109 LUH is powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 2K2 turboshaft engines rated at 711-shp each. These engines allow for better performance at hot climates and high altitude. HKP15 is the Swedish Army designation for A109 LUH. Swedish HKP15 are intended for training purposes. Sweden (20), South Africa (30) and Malaysia (11) have ordered the A109 LUH helicopter to date. As of September 2006, AgustaWestland had logged orders for 61 A109 LUH helicopters including those of Malaysia, Sweden and South Africa.
In October 2003, the Malaysian Ministry of Defense ordered 11 A109 LOH (Low Observable Helicopter) helicopters, a version of A109 LUH, to conduct missions such as observation, tactical transport and area suppression. These helicopters are powered by Arrius 2K2 engines. The end customer for the A109 LOHs was the Malaysian Army Aviation. The first A109 LOH was delivered to Malaysia in December 2005 and the 11th and final helicopter in September 2006.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Retired - No Longer Operational | 0/? | |
![]() | Active | 28/46 | |
![]() | Active | 5 | Purchased from the Belgium Army |
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![]() | Active | 11 | |
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![]() | Active | 5 | Aircraft ordered by the New Zealand Ministry of Defense for its Air Force (5) |
![]() | Active | 12 | |
![]() | Active | 59 | |
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![]() | Retired - No Longer Operational | 4/? | |
![]() | Active | 2 | |
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Specifications
Notes | ||
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Crew | 2 | |
Main Rotor Blades | 4 | |
Number of Engines | 2 | |
Troops | 6 | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 3.5 meter | |
Length | 13 meter | |
Main Rotor Diameter | 11 meter | |
Width | 2.9 meter | |
Mass | ||
Max Takeoff Weight | 2,850 kilogram | |
Payload | 1,500 kilogram | |
Performance | ||
Ceiling | 6,100 meter | |
Max Range | 500 kilometer | |
Power | ||
Max Power at TakeOff | 1,422 shp | |
Speed | ||
Cruise Speed | 73.7 mps | |
Top Speed at High Altitude | 84.8 mps | |
Time | ||
Flight Endurance | 4 hour |
Gear
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles | ||
---|---|---|
BGM-71E TOW 2A | 8 | |
HOT | 8 | |
Turboshaft Engines | ||
Arriel 1K1 | 2 | |
Arrius 2K1 | 2 | |
PW200 | 2 |
MH-68 Stingray
Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : AW109N
Origin : Italy
Contractor : Leonardo Helicopters
Total Production : ?
MH-68 Stingray is an AgustaWestland A109 variant designed for the US Coast Guard.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Active | ? | Aircraft ordered by the Italian Carabinieri |
![]() | Active | 8 |
Specifications
Notes | ||
---|---|---|
Crew | 2 | |
Main Rotor Blades | 4 | |
Troops | 6 | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 3.5 meter | |
Length | 13 meter | |
Main Rotor Diameter | 11 meter | |
Width | 2.9 meter | |
Mass | ||
Max Takeoff Weight | 2,850 kilogram | |
Performance | ||
Max Range | 500 kilometer | |
Power | ||
Max Power at TakeOff | 1,264 shp | |
Speed | ||
Cruise Speed | 73.7 mps | |
Top Speed at High Altitude | 84.8 mps |
AW109 Power
Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Also Known As : A109 Power (helicopter designation until 2007), A109 Power Elite, A109M, CA109 Power (Chinese version assembled by Changhe Aircraft)
Origin : Italy
Contractor : Leonardo Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1997
Total Production : 510
Unitary Cost : EUR €8.0 million
The A109 Power is the latest and most advanced version of the proven twin-turbine A109, developed as a fast, safe and highly versatile helicopter, and providing exceptional performance in all environmental conditions. It is the one of the most capable light twin helicopter for demanding police and law enforcement roles. A109M refers to military applications of Power.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Active | 3 | Aircraft ordered by Heliflite (> 2); Burbank Group (1). Operated by the Royal Australian Navy for training. |
![]() | Active | 2 | Aircraft ordered by Bangladesh Navy (2) |
![]() | Active | 5 | Ordered by Synergy Aerospace (4+); AMIL (1) |
![]() | Active | 3 | Aircraft ordered by the Bulgarian Police (3) |
![]() | Active | 5 | Aircraft ordered by Carabineros de Chile (5) |
![]() | Active | 8 | Ordered by CCTV (1); Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau; King Express Group Ltd (?); Maritime Safety Administration Of China (2); Nanning Public Security Bureau (1) |
![]() | Active | 3 | Aircraft ordered by the Ministry of Defence (3) |
![]() | Active | ? | |
![]() | Active | 3 | Aircraft ordered by Finmari (1); Elimarca (1); Terna Spa (1) |
![]() | Active | 45 | Ordered by Japan National Police Agency (21); Kaigai Aviotech Corporation (2); SECOM (1); Kanematsu Corporation (19); Alpen Co. Ltd (1) |
![]() | Active | 2 | Aircraft ordered by the Ministry of Interior (2) |
![]() | Active | 10 | Aircraft ordered by Libya for frontiers control (10) |
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![]() | Active | 2 | Aircraft ordered by Mauritanian Air Force (2) |
![]() | Active | 14 | Ordered by Aerolineas Ejecutivas (14) |
![]() | Active | 13 | Aircraft ordered by Philippine Navy (5); Philippine Air Force (8) |
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![]() | Active | 1 | |
![]() | Active | 2 | |
![]() | Active | 2 | Aircraft ordered by Grupo INAER (2) |
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![]() | Active | ? | Aircraft operated by the Swiss Defence Procurement Agency for training. |
![]() | Active | 1 | Aircraft ordered by Kaan Havacilik (1) |
![]() | Active | 3 | Aircraft owned by British Empire Test Pilots' School (ETPS); Sloane Helicopters (3) |
![]() | Active | 9 | Aircraft ordered by CareFlite (6); Keystone Med-Flight (2); Executive HeliShares (1) |
Specifications
Notes | ||
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Crew | 2 | |
Main Rotor Blades | 4 | |
Passengers | 6 | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 3.5 meter | |
Length | 13 meter | |
Main Rotor Diameter | 11 meter | |
Width | 2.9 meter | |
Mass | ||
Max Takeoff Weight | 2,850 kilogram | |
Performance | ||
Max Range | 500 kilometer | |
Power | ||
Max Power at TakeOff | 1,264 shp | |
Speed | ||
Cruise Speed | 73.7 mps | |
Top Speed at High Altitude | 84.8 mps |
Gear
Turboshaft Engines | ||
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Arriel 1K1 | 2 | |
Arrius 2K1 | 2 | |
PW200 | 2 |
AW109 Trekker
Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Origin : Italy
Contractor : Leonardo Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2018
First Flight : March 2, 2016
Total Production : 84
Unitary Cost : EUR €8.0 million
The AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker is a light twin-engine helicopter offering skid landing gear and leveraging the AW109 airframe and the Grand helicopter spacious cabin. The AW109 Trekker is the ideal solution for utility, EMS (Emergency Medical Service), SAR (Search and Rescue), law enforcement, surveillance and passenger transport applications. The Trekker has a maximum take-off weight of 3,175 kg and 1,500 kg of useful load with a cruise speed of 296 kph. This helicopter features the Garmin G1000HTM glass cockpit and is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C engines each rated at 608 KW (815 shp). Besides, the aircraft includes a cocoon-type airframe, crash resistant fuel system, crew and passengers seats, full Cat. A / Class 1 performance even in hot environments, avionics providing enhanced situational awareness and a 3-axis autopilot, plus Flight Director, coupled to the GPS. The AW109 Trekker helicopter was unveiled in California at the Heli Expo exhibition on February 26, 2014.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Active | 3 | |
![]() | Active | 1 | Aircraft ordered by undisclosed customer (1) |
![]() | Active | 25 | Aircraft ordered by Sino-US (25) |
![]() | Active | 1 | Aircraft ordered by Rouen Hospital (1) |
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![]() | Active | 2 | Aircraft ordered by Elitaliana (2) |
![]() | Active | 2 | Aircraft ordered by Tokyo Metropolitan Police (2) |
![]() | Active | 10 | Ordered by Nigerian Air Force in 2024 (10) |
![]() | Active | 3 | Sloane Helicopters (3) |
![]() | Active | 7 | Aircraft ordered by Life Flight Network (5); Life Link III (2) |
Specifications
Notes | ||
---|---|---|
Crew | 1 | |
Main Rotor Blades | 4 | |
Number of Engines | 2 | |
Passengers | 6 | |
Tail Rotor Blades | 2 | |
Mass | ||
Max Takeoff Weight | 3,175 kilogram | |
Useful Load | 1,500 kilogram | |
Performance | ||
Max Range | 445 nautical mile | |
Power | ||
Max Power at TakeOff | 1,630 shp | |
Speed | ||
Cruise Speed | 296 kph | |
Time | ||
Flight Endurance | 4.3 hour |
Gear
Turboshaft Engines | ||
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PW207C | 2 |
News
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Contract for 17 helicopters comprising 2 AW119Kx, 10 AW109 Trekker and 5 AW139 models valued in excess of €100 million with deliveries starting this year Sino-US Intercontinental
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Finmeccanica - AgustaWestland and Kanematsu Corporation are pleased to announce that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered one AW109 Power light twin helicopter
Finmeccanica – AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Terna SpA of Italy has placed an order for one AW109 Power light twin helicopter.
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Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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