Description:
AgustaWestland's Grand is a light/medium weight twin-engine, multi-mission helicopter developed to meet a wide range of market requirements such as passenger transport, offshore operations, emergency medical services (EMS), Search and Rescue (SAR), law enforcement and coastal patrol. Grand features spacious cabin and payload capacity that previously were only met by larger and more expensive helicopters. Thru Grand, AgustaWestland also intends to complete its product line entering into the segment of light-medium twin commercial helicopters.
It is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW207C engines rated at 815-hp with Full Digital Engine Electronic Control (FADEC). The power plant is coupled with an uprated transmission that ensures outstanding performance in both hovering and forward flights. The payload, range and cruise speed capabilities are similar to those of larger, more expensive helicopters from previous generations. Its long passenger cabin can be accessed through wide sliding door on both sides.
The Agusta Grand can be outfitted with various apparels to meet the customers requirements and is able to carry up to seven passengers in addition to the pilot. AgustaWestland unveiled the Grand helicopter at Farnborough Air Show 2004 in the United Kingdom. This commercial aircraft, which is being managed by Agusta Aerospace Corporation, was expected to enter service in 2005. As of May 2005, around 30 firm orders have been placed.
Seacor Holdings, an international marine transportation services company to the offshore gas and oil industry in the United States, placed a firm order for three Agusta Grand on 22 September 2004. Airlift Northwest based in Seattle, Washington, agreed to purchase four Grands to serve as emergency medical service (EMS) helicopters on 27 October 2004. Mexico-based Aerolineas Ejecutivas ordered two Grands on 7 February 2005.
On 15 June 2005, AgustaWestland delivered the first production Grand light-twin helicopter to a British customer during a ceremony at the Paris Air Show 2005 in Le Bourget, France.
South African company Baxter Air placed an order for one AgustaWestland Grand helicopter in VIP configuration on 16 June 2005.
On 17 June 2005, South African entrepreneur Mr. David Mostert purchased a Grand helicopter in VIP configuration. The signing ceremony was conducted at the Paris Air Show on 16 June 2005.
AgustaWestland announced the sale of one Grand light twin-engine helicopter to a private operator from the Philippines on February 24, 2006.
On 17 July 2006, the Mexican government placed a firm order for three Grand and five A119 Koala helicopters for a range of roles including civil protection and EMS. Aircraft deliveries were expected to complete by mid-2007. These aircraft were meant to replacing aging Bell helicopters owned by the government of Mexico.
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 12 September 2006, Swiss Air Rescue (REGA) ordered eight AgustaWestland Grand helicopters to equip its bases throughout Switzerland. The spectrum of missions to be performed by the Grand helicopters purchased by REGA include rescue missions at high altitude and high temperature and rapid transfer of severe injured patients from hospital to hospital providing them with specialized medical treatment in flight.
On 22 September 2006, South African entrepreneur HC van Wyk signed a contract with AgustaWestland for one Grand helicopter configured for transport of six VIPs.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 1, Passengers 7
Dimensions: Height 3.4 m, Length 11.7 m, Main Rotor Diameter 10.8 m, Width 2.2 m
Weights: Max Weight 3,200 kg (7,055 lb), Min Weight 1,655 kg (3,649 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 5,710 m (18,734 ft), Cruise Speed 80 mps (288 kph), Endurance 5 hours 30 min, Max Range 870 km (470 nm), Top Speed 86 mps (311 kph)
Australia
Brazil
Canada / 1 
China / 4 
Denmark / 1 
Greece / 1 
Italy
Japan / 3 
Malaysia / 1 
Mexico / 13 
Philippines / 1 
Romania
Russia
Slovakia / 2 
South Africa / 7 
Spain / 7 
Switzerland / 8 
Turkey / 6 
United Kingdom / 7 
United States of America / 11