AW101

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AW101 (Government)
The AW101 combines the most advanced technologies, mission systems and manufacturing expertise with a proven aircraft design.    With the largest cabin in its class and with stand-up head room, excellent safety features and incorporating the latest in vibration reduction technology the AW101 is ideally suited to both the VVIP Head of State transport and to long range roles such as search and rescue and disaster relief operated by government agencies. 
 

AW101 (Military)
The AW101 is the medium/heavy multi-role platform of choice in its class with extensive operational experience gathered in both the Land and Maritime environments. It benefits from a modern design with embedded safety-enhancing features.  Based on a common airframe and core system, it is configured to meet diverse roles for pre-dominantly Maritime and Utility tasks.  The large cabin can carry up to 36 troops on crashworthy seats or 16 stretcher patients.  Three GE CT7-8E engines, with a two engine cruise option to extend range or endurance, provide unparalleled performance in all environments.  Agility, range, and endurance coupled with a comprehensive advanced avionics and mission system suite enable the aircraft to fulfil multiple tasks in one mission.  Roles include troop transport, casualty evacuation, tactical and amphibious support, combat SAR, disaster relief, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, airborne mine countermeasures, long range search and rescue (SAR), maritime interdiction and airborne surveillance and area control (ASAC).

 


Applications
» AEW/ASAC
For Airborne Early Warning/Airborne surveillance and Area Control missions, the AW101 is equipped with a 360º air surveillance radar and an integrated mission system with tactical two-way datalink.
» AMCM 
For Airborne Mine Countermeasure, the AW101 can be equipped with current and future AMCM towed equipment. AW101 long range mission endurance is ideal for mine hunting neutralisation and sweeping missions.
» AMPHIBIOUS SUPPORT 
The AW101 is ideally suited for Amphibious Support role due to its fully marinised airframe, large cabin for 27 fully equipped troops, cargohook for underslung loads and rear ramp which allows easy cabin access.
» ASW/ASuW 
The AW101 has the power and performance for autonomous, anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare due to a fully integrated mission system with dipping sonar and sonobuoys, and a complete EW suite.
» C-SAR 
For Combat Search and Rescue, the AW101 can be equipped with window or door mounted guns, Defensive Aids Suite and air-to-air refueling equipment.
» MILITARY UTILITY 
The AW101 has a range of over 750 nm (over 1300 km) and a cabin capable of carrying 30 fully equipped troops or over 5 tons of cargo and equipment. With the largest capacity cabin in its class, the AW101 offers greater mission flexibility. with up to five under floor fuel tanks, the AW101 can perform long range missions without fuel tanks in the cabin.
» SAR 
With a range of 750 nm (over 1300 km) and a large capacity cabin, the AW101 is the world's most advanced and capable SAR helicopter available today. The AW101 has all therequired attributes for a SAR helicopter: large cabin, long range, high cruise speed, all weather operating capability, reliability and safety. Its cabin can accomodate 30 plus survivors, SAR equipment and crew, and the cabin can be reconfigured in flight to meet mission requirements.
» GOVERNMENT VVIP 
The AW101 is the largest helicopter in its class and sets new standards for safety, comfort, economy and capability with a cabin for 30 passengers plus a rear baggage bay. A 1.83 m high cabin providing stand up head room and low levels of vibrations, due to an active vibration reduction system, make the AW101 the best helicopter for VIP and Heads of State transport applications. The AW101 provides the customer with a limitless range of layout options with seating for 10 to 30 passengers and the options of a gallery and toilet.

Weights
Max take Off (int. / loads) 15600 kg 34392 lb
Max take Off (ext. / loads) 15600 kg 34392 lb

Weights (Military Utility version)
Max take Off (ext. / loads) 15600 kg 34392 lb

Engine Rating (3 x CT7-8E)
Take-Off power (5 min) 3 x 1884 kW 3 x 2527 shp
Intermediate (30 min) 3 x 1855 kW 3 x 2488 shp
Maximum Continuous Power 3 x 1522 kW 3 x 2041 shp
OEI Max Contingency (2 min) 2 x 1881 kW 2 x 2522 shp

 

Fuel Capacity (VVIP version)
4 cell tanks (self-sealing) 4094 l 1080 USgal

Fuel Capacity (Military Utility version)
5 cell tanks (self-sealing) 5120 l 1350 USgal

Crew  
Pilot 2 / 3
Passengers 30

External Dimensions
Overall length 22,80 m 74,10 ft
Overall height 6,65 m 21,82 ft
Main rotor diameter 18.60 m 61,10 ft

Performance
Cruise speed 278 km/h 150 kt
Hovering IGE 3444 m 11300 ft
Hovering OGE 1067 m 3500 ft
Max Range (VVIP version) 927 km 500 NM
Max Range (Military Utility version) 1390 km 750 NM
Max Enduranve (VVIP version) 4 h 50 min
Max Endurance (Military Utility version) 6 h 5 min

  • Air-to-air refueling probe
  • Cabin cargo winch
  • Roller conveyor for palleted freight
  • Twin-wheel landing gear with high flotation tyres
  • Wire strike protection system
  • Armour protection
  • Window and door guns
  • Rescue host and hover trim controller
  • Fast roping/abseiling kit
  • Bubble windows
  • Emergency flotation gear
  • Electric blade and tail fold
  • Cargo hook
  • NVG compatible glass cockpit with five colour electronic display units
  • Two avionic mission management computers
  • Data transfer module
  • Multifunction control and display units
  • Dual duplex digital automatic flight control system
  • Health and usage monitoring system
  • Cockpit caution and warning system
  • Standby instruments
  • Communication and navigation suite
  • Cockpit and cabin intercommunication systems
  • Satcom
  • Datalink
  • Terrain and collision avoidance system (TCAS)
  • Digital map
  • Weather radar
  • Terrain avoidance radar
  • FLIR/LLTV
  • Laser warning receiver
  • Infrared jammer
  • Chaff & flare dispensers
  • Directional Infra-Red Counter Measures (DIRCM)
  • Anti-ship missiles
  • Torpedoes
  • Depth charges
  • Pintle mounted 12.7/7.62 machine gun
  • Air to Air Missiles
  • Air to Ground Missiles
AW101 Maritime
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AW101 SAR and CSAR
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AW101 Utility
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AW101 VVIP
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