AW139

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The AW139 is a new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards against which all medium twins are measured. Designed with inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation, the AW139 is capable of carrying up to 15 passengers at very high speed, in a most spacious and comfortable cabin. The ample baggage compartment is accessible both from the cabin and externally. The AW139 provides the best power reserve of any helicopter in the medium twin-engine class. A brand new helicopter, it fully complies with the latest stringent requirements in terms of performance and safety. Its Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C turbines, together with a state-of-the-art 5-bladed main rotor, deliver a high cruise speed even in demanding conditions at all weights. They deliver an outstanding power to weight ratio, which allows Category “A” performance capabilities with no limitations in a wide range of operating conditions including ‘hot and high’. Leading edge technology includes a Honeywell Primus Epic fully integrated avionics system, a 4-axis digital AFCS and large flat panel colour displays in the cockpit. Full icing protection is available as an option. As a result of the new design approach the AW139 uses fewer components, benefits from integrated avionics and provides easy accessibility to all systems for simplified maintenance tasks. The AW139 can be used for a wide range of applications including executive/VIP transport, EMS/SAR, offshore OGP support, fire fighting, law enforcement, paramilitary and military roles.


Applications
» CORPORATE/VIP 
The AW139’s world of refinement is matched by the highest standards in style and comfort. The spacious cabin provides flexibility for the most sophisticated requirements. The AW139’s baggage compartment, the largest in its class, can accommodate a wide range of cargo for business or personal flights. The AW139’s interior materials are the finest available in the world, selected not only to maintain their beauty and value, but to enhance the experience of flying.
» EMS 
The internal dimension of the large and unobstructed cabin of the AW139, makes it the best choice for primary and secondary EMS applications. The flat floor and ceiling provide maximum cabin flexibility for easy reconfiguration. An 8 m3 cabin volume and a height of 1,42 m allows the medical attendants easy access to casualties. Litter layout ranges from two to six in medevac configuration.
» HARBOUR PILOT SHUTTLE 
With excellent handling and outstanding OEI performance the AW139 is ideally suited to the harbour pilot shuttle role as well as other maritime support tasks.
» LAW ENFORCEMENT 
The AW139 sets a new standard in the Law Enforcement "medium-twin" helicopter market by surpassing all others in this weight class in versatility, performance, productivity and comfort. Developed to exceed the rigorous standards of federal, state and local airborne law enforcement authorities, the AW139 Law Enforcement aircraft achieves this by utilizing the most efficient, proven and advanced technologies and design criteria to achieve a very cost-effective helicopter. The integrated avionic system provides the basis for managing the sensors and comprehensive communications suite required for the law enforcement role.
» OFFSHORE 
The AW139 is an ideal medium twin helicopter for the offshore transportation role, with its large cabin and baggage compartments allowing it to transport 12 or 15 passengers. The superior power of the installed engines, two P&W PT6C-67C ensures the AW139 has the best performance of its class in all conditions.
» SAR 
Search and Rescue crews will make good use of the AW139's greater cruise speed and higher useful load, while the aircraft's exceptional OEI capability will bring added confidence during rescues at sea. This aircraft's ability to reduce pilot workload and operate in even the harshest environments will ensure SAR crews achieve their missions safely.
 
Weights
Max take off 6400 / 6800* kg 14110 / 14991* lb
Max useful load 2680 kg 5909 lb

 

Engine Rating (2 x  Pratt & Whitney PT6C - 67C)
Take off power (5 min) 2 x 1252 kW 2 x 1679 shp
Maximum continuous power 2 x 1142 kW 2 x 1531 shp
O.E.I. max contingency power 1396 kW 1872 shp
O.E.I. max continuous power 1252 kW 1679 shp

 

Transmission Rating
Take off power (5 min) 1641 kW 2200 shp
Maximum continuous power 1491 kW 2000 shp
O.E.I. max contingency power 1193 kW 1600 shp
O.E.I. max continuous power 1044 kW 1400 shp

 

Fuel Capacity
Standard 1568 l 414 USgal
Auxiliary 500 l 132 USgal

Crew
Pilots / passengers 1 - 2 / 15

External Dimensions
Length (rotors turning) 16.66 m 54.66 ft
Overall height 4.99 m 46.37 ft
Main rotor diameter 13.80 m 42.58 ft

Performance (ISA, 6400 kg / 14110 lb)
VNE 310 km / h 167 kts
Max cruise speed 306 km / h 165 kts
Rate of climb > 10.9 m / s > 2140 ft / min
Hovering IGE (TOP) 4682 m 15360 ft
Hovering OGE (TOP) 2478 m 8130 ft
Service ceiling (MCP) 6096 m 20000 ft
Max range ** 1250 km 675 nm
Max endurance ** 5 h 56 m

 


         * 6800 kg / 14881 lb with the application of the "Bollettino Tecnico N. 139 - 1 - 40
         ** with 1654 kg fuel - no reserve - @ 6000 ft

 

  • Engine air particle separators
  • Closed circuit refuelling system
  • Auxiliary fuel tanks (500 litres / 132 USgal)
  • Anti/de-icing system
  • Wire strike protection
  • Blade folding
  • Cargo hook
  • Single/dual rescue hoist (272 kg / 600 lb) with utility hoist light
  • Fast roping/rappelling
  • Cargo hook (2200 kg / 4850 lb) with monitoring cameras
  • External loudspeaker
  • Self contained EMS/MEDEVAC kit
  • Snow skis/slump protection pads
  • Cabin bubble windows
  • Life rafts
  • Search lights
  • Marking for high visibility main rotor blades
  • Emergency floats
  • Customising painting scheme with metallic colours
  • All weather covers
  • Cockpit Voice Recorder & Flight Data Recorder (CVR/FDR)
  • Weather radar
  • Weather/search radar
  • 4-axis Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS) with SAR modes & FMS SAR patterns
  • Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS)
  • Helicopter Operations Monitoring Programme (HOMP)
  • NVG compatibility (cockpit & external lights)
  • SATCOM Iridium satellite phone
  • TCAS I
  • FLIR
  • Digital video recorder
  • Video downlink
  • Helicopter Emergency Exit Light System (HEELS)
  • Auto-Deployable ELT (ADELT)
  • Moving map on 5th display
  • Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)
  • Enhanced Vision System (EVS)
  • HF radios
  • Tactical radios
  • Maritime radios
  • Executive interior
  • VIP interior
  • Elite interior
  • EMS interior
  • SAR interior
  • Law enforcement interior
  • Air conditioning
  • Active Noise Reduction (ANR) headsets
  • Silent/Super silent soundproofing
  • High density utility kit configuration (15 passengers)
  • Cockpit/cabin separation wall
  • Passenger Address (PA) system
  • Electrically operated passenger steps (left and right)
  • Cabinets
  • Multi-purpose cubby
  • Audio/video entertainment systems with LCD monitors
  • VIP interphone system with secure communications
AW139 Emergency Medical Services
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AW139 Executive Transport
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AW139 Law Enforcement
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AW139 Military Operations
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AW139 Offshore Oil Operations
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AW139 Search and Rescue and Maritime Security
.pdf (2.3 MB)
 
AW139 VIP
.pdf (6.7 MB)