Description:
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.
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.
On 7 February 2005, Mexican carrier Aerolineas Ejecutivas S.A. placed an order for two A109 Power and two Grand helicopters. In January the same operator ordered four A109 Powers.
On 16 June 2005, the Japanese National Police Agency placed an order for three AgustaWestland A109 Power helicopters to be used on police patrol and rescue missions. These aircraft were equipped with a rescue hoist and stretchers for rescue operations.
On 17 February 2006, AgustaWestland was awarded an 80 million Euro contract from Libya for delivery of 10 A109 Power helicopters. A109s were intended for border patrol. This contract award was in parallel with the establishment of a joint venture between Finmeccanica (25%), AgustaWestland (25%) and the Libyan Company for Aviation Industry (50%) focusing on the development and modernization of existing Libyan fleet of helicopters and aircraft. The Tripoli-based joint venture was called LIATEC (Libyan Italian Advanced Technology Company).
On June 2, 2006, Latvian Ministry of the Interior announced the selection of the A109 Power helicopter to meet its Border Guard requirement for a rotary-wing aircraft to patrol the eastern European border. The contract included two A019 Powers specially outfitted for border patrol missions to be delivered by AgustaWestland to Latvia.
On June 16, 2006, AgustaWestland was awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency to supply four A109 Power Law Enforcement Helicopters.
On 28 June 2006, AgustaWestland sold one A109 Power, two CA109 Powers and one AW139 helicopters to the Beijing Municipality Public Security Bureau to provide law enforcement, particularly during the 2008 Olympic Games. The two CA109 Powers will be assembled in China by the joint venture Jiangxi Change Agusta Helicopter (CAH).
On 3 August 2006, Mexican carrier Aerolineas Ejecutivas signed a five-year distribution agreement with AgustaWestland including two A109 Power and one A119 Koala, one Grand and one AW139 plus options for 37 helicopters.
On 20 September 2006, the South African National Port Authority (NPA) selected the A109 Power for its Harbour Pilot Shuttle (HPS) service in Richards Bay. This helicopter will perform marine pilot service operations, search and rescue missions, emergency medical evacuation and general support to international shipping.
On 31 October 2006 Carabineros de Chile ordered four AgustaWestland A109 Power helicopters to perform a wide range of missions including law enforcement, search and rescue and transport duties. The first helicopter was scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2007.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 6
Dimensions: Height 3.5 m, Length 13 m, Main Rotor Diameter 11 m, Width 2.9 m
Weights: Max Weight 2,850 kg (6,283 lb)
Performance: Cruise Speed 74 mps (265 kph), Max Range 500 km (270 nm), Top Speed 85 mps (305 kph)
Australia
Aircraft ordered by Heliflite (> 2). Operated by the Royal Australian Navy for training.
Brazil
Bulgaria / 1 
Chile / 4 
China / 7 
Ordered by CCTV (1); Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau; King Express Group Ltd (?); Maritime Safety Administration Of China (2)
India
Italy
Aircraft ordered by Finmari (1); Elimarca (1)
Japan / 42 
Latvia / 2 
Libya / 10 
Malaysia
Mexico
Poland
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain / 2 
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States of America
Aircraft ordered by CareFlite (6)