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The AW149 is the new generation multi-purpose, medium class helicopter with inherent multi-role capabilities designed to meet modern military and government requirements.
The unique large unobstructed cabin allows flexibility in space utilisation and seating configuration.

  • Up to 18 troops in crashworthy seats or 6 stretchers plus 6 seats
  • Quick easy access for troops and equipment
  • Unrivalled performance in hot and high conditions
  • Advanced low work load avionics
  • 4 axis auto-pilot
  • Most advanced open system avionics architecture
  • Rugged construction and crashworthy design
  • HUMS

The AW149 is capable of carrying a variety of weapons and stores on the external carriers and can satisfy the widest range of military roles.

Take-off Mass 8.1 tonne class
Seats 2 + 18 crashworthy
Cabin Volume 11 m3 389 ft3
Rear Cargo hold 3 m3 106 ft3
Max cruise speed 278 km/h 150 kts
Hover OGE (35°C/95°F) > 1,830 m > 6,000 ft
Mission weight with 12 troops in full combat order for 150nm radius missions
ENGINES: 2 x 1,400 kw – 2,000 shp class turboshafts (take-off power)
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Troop Transport
CSAR
Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Engagement of Targets
Support & Logistic Operations
(Material & Supply Transport)
Fire Support / Ground Fire Suppression
CASEVAC / MEDEVAC
Special Forces Operations /
Boarding Operations
Command, Control & Communication
External load lift / Firefighting
Head of State / VVIP Military Transport
Paramilitary operations

Mission System & Role Equipment Options

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Weapons pylons to support missiles, rockets and gun pods
Door gun options
Crashworthy self sealing fuel tanks
DAS (Defensive Aids Suite)
Modular ballistic protection
Fast roping
Infra-red Suppression System & search radar
Forward Looking Infra-red System & NVG compatible
Under-slung load
Full anti-icing

Aircraft Configuration Options

aw149 - Aircraft Configuration Options


Click here to see the AW149 datasheet