AW109 A109 Agusta Westland

The AgustaWestland AW109 (A109) is a light-weight, twin-engine, eight-seat multi-purpose helicopter built by the Anglo-Italian manufacturer AgustaWestland. The AW109 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has established itself as a best-selling military light-twin helicopter able to satisfy a wide range of military requirements. This ability to fulfil a wide range of missions makes the aircraft a true force multiplier, providing military commanders with excellent operational flexibility. The AW109 LUH is a rugged helicopter with excellent ballistic tolerance, redundancy of systems and crashworthiness for maximum safety and survivability. The availability of a wide range of mission equipment makes the AW109 a real multi-role helicopter, able to perform all light helicopter roles including training, troop transport, medical evacuation, search and rescue, maritime patrol, observation, armed escort and anti-armour. Offering outstanding multi-role flexibility for law enforcement, border patrol and surveillance missions, the AW109 Power's key features include high speed, excellent performance, high aircraft availability, cost-effective in both acquisition and direct operating costs and low environmental impact. The quick role change interior accommodates up to 2 stretchers, providing a valuable support in natural disaster relief operations. A wide range of dedicated mission equipment and systems make the Power a true multi-role helicopter able to satisfy a wide range of missions.