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Announced by the company at the [[Farnborough Air Show|Farnborough International Air Show]] on 19 July 2010, the first flight for the helicopter took place on April 10th 2012.<ref name=AW169_AWpress01/> |
Announced by the company at the [[Farnborough Air Show|Farnborough International Air Show]] on 19 July 2010, the first flight for the helicopter took place on April 10th 2012.<ref name=AW169_AWpress01/> |
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The testing program will involve three more prototypes, with the second and third AW169s planned to join the effort later in 2012, and the fourth in 2013. Certification of the AW169 is anticipated for 2014.<ref name="AW169_takeoff"> |
The testing program will involve three more prototypes, with the second and third AW169s planned to join the effort later in 2012, and the fourth in 2013. Certification of the AW169 is anticipated for 2014.<ref name="AW169_takeoff"/> |
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In the 4,500 kg-class, the AW169 is positioned between the 3,400 kg 8-seat [[AgustaWestland AW109|AW109]] and the much larger 6,400 kg 15-seat [[AgustaWestland AW139|AW139]]. AgustaWestland plans to have the AW169 in service by 2015.<ref name=AW169_croft/> |
In the 4,500 kg-class, the AW169 is positioned between the 3,400 kg 8-seat [[AgustaWestland AW109|AW109]] and the much larger 6,400 kg 15-seat [[AgustaWestland AW139|AW139]]. AgustaWestland plans to have the AW169 in service by 2015.<ref name=AW169_croft/> |
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Revision as of 17:39, 11 May 2012
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| AgustaWestland AW169 mockup at model launch | |
| Role | Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| Status | Under development. |
The AgustaWestland AW169 is a twin-engined 10-seat helicopter currently under development by AgustaWestland.[1]
Design and development
Announced by the company at the Farnborough International Air Show on 19 July 2010, the first flight for the helicopter took place on April 10th 2012.[2]
The testing program will involve three more prototypes, with the second and third AW169s planned to join the effort later in 2012, and the fourth in 2013. Certification of the AW169 is anticipated for 2014.[3]
In the 4,500 kg-class, the AW169 is positioned between the 3,400 kg 8-seat AW109 and the much larger 6,400 kg 15-seat AW139. AgustaWestland plans to have the AW169 in service by 2015.[4]
The EU has approved a 19-year €272 million zero‑interest loan from the Italian state to AgustaWestland to develop the AW169. Industrial research is 40% of the total, and experimental development is 60%. The aid element is €94 million.[5]
Specifications (AW169)
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Data from AW169 brochure from AgustaWestland documentation page,[6] and AW169 product page.[7]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 or 2
- Capacity: 8/10 passengers
Performance
See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
- ^ "AgustaWestland Unveils The AW169". AgustaWestland. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ^ "INAER Signs Contract for Ten AW169 Helicopters". AgustaWestland. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ^ "AgustaWestland AW169 Takes Off". AviationToday. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ^ Croft, John (20 July 2010). "AgustaWestland unveils 'game-changing' AW169". FlightGlobal. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ^ State aid: Commission authorises France and Italy to grant aid to Eurocopter and Agusta Westland for the development of a new generation of civil helicopters EU, 7 March 2012. Accessed: 20 March 2012.
- ^ AgustaWestland AW169. AgustaWestland, 2010. Retrieved on 25 June 2011.
- ^ "AgustaWestland AW169 Product Page". AgustaWestland. Retrieved 26 June 2011.