Designed by AgustaWestland and built by its successor company, Leonardo, the AW169 has proven to be one of the most versatile helicopters on the planet
Pre-AgustaWestland AW169
Development
Operational History
VIP Transport
Air Ambulance
Search And Rescue
Police
Military
Specifications
| Specifications | AW169 |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.65 m (48 ft 1 in) |
| Width | 2.53 m (8 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
| Crew | 1 – 2 |
| Passengers | 8 – 12 |
| Max Speed | 306 km/h (190 mph; 165 kn) |
| Range | 820 km (510 mi; 440 nmi) |
| Service Ceiling | 15,000 ft (4572 m) |
| MTOW | 4,800 kg (10,582 lb) |
How Safe is The AgustaWestland/Leonardo AW169?
In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile helicopter crashes, resulting in the deaths of several famous, rich and powerful people. This has given many the impression that helicopters are dangerous, so is this true for the AW169?
What’s it Like to Fly on The AgustaWestland/Leonardo AW169?
Legacy
AgustaWestland
Leonardo
Future Helicopters
What do you think of the AW169? Have you ever flown on it? Tell me in the comments!
Featured image courtesy of Ronnie Macdonald via Flickr.