AW109 Power Initial Operational Capability (IOC): 1997 Total Production: 510 Unitary Cost: EUR€8.0 million (USD$8.4 million) Also Known As:A109 Power, A109 Power Elite, A109M and CA109 Power Origin:Italy Corporations: Leonardo Helicopters
Description: 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.
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.
Crew: 2
Main Rotor Blades: 4
Passengers: 6 Dimensions Height: 3.50 meter (138 inch)
Length: 13 meter (512 inch)
Main Rotor Diameter: 11 meter (433 inch)
Width: 2.88 meter (113 inch) Performance Max Range: 500 kilometer (270 nautical mile) Power Max Power at TakeOff: 1,264 shp (943 kW) Speed Cruise Speed: 74 mps (265 kph)
Top Speed at High Altitude: 85 mps (165 KTAS) Weight Max Takeoff Weight: 2,850 kilogram (6,283 pound)
CEP: Circular Error Probable
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AW109 Power News
There are 59 news between 10 May 2005 and 10 Sep 2014
Australia3 Aircraft ordered by Heliflite (> 2); Burbank Group (1). Operated by the Royal Australian Navy for training.
Bangladesh2 Aircraft ordered by Bangladesh Navy (2)
Brazil5 Ordered by Synergy Aerospace (4+); AMIL (1)
Bulgaria3 Aircraft ordered by the Bulgarian Police (3)
Chile5 Aircraft ordered by Carabineros de Chile (5)
China8 Ordered by CCTV (1); Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau; King Express Group Ltd (?); Maritime Safety Administration Of China (2); Nanning Public Security Bureau (1)
Egypt3 Aircraft ordered by the Ministry of Defence (3)