AW149

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The AW149 answers a growing demand for the next generation, affordable, multi-purpose medium class helicopter, for military and government agencies. Fully digitised and with an open systems architecture (OSA) and fully integrated mission equipment, the AW149 is designed for the modern battlefield. With a rugged construction incorporating crashworthy features, such as up to eighteen crashworthy troop seats and excellent access and egress, the AW149 maximises survivability. Twin engines ensure high performance in hot and high conditions. A 4-axis auto-pilot and advanced latest generation avionics system serves to minimise crew work load. The aircraft can also be configured to carry a variety of weapons and stores on external carriers. The AW149 is suited to battlefield support, combat SAR, reconnaissance, surveillance, medical evacuation, search and rescue (SAR) and command and control support roles.

Applications
» BATTLEFIELD SUPPORT 
The large, unobstructed cabin and baggage compartment provides the capability to accommodate up to 16 troops or 12 fully equipped soldiers. With the external cargo hook, up to 2720 kg / 6000 lb of heavy equipment can be transported to the battlefield. Two large sliding cabin doors and 12.4 m3 of internal cargo space offer exceptional transport capability.
» COMMAND AND CONTROL 
The spacious cabin gives the command staff an unprecedented workspace for C3 dedicated equipment and for 2 workstations.
» MEDICAL EVACUATION 
The 3 m long by 2.26 m wide and 1.45 high cabin provides the capability to accommodate 2 to 6 stretchers leaving enough space for 4 attendants and in-flight medical care equipment.
» SEARCH AND RESCUE - CSAR 
For Combat Search And Rescue missions a rescue hoist and other specific mission equipment and armaments can be provided. CSAR crew concept envisages 2 pilots plus 2/4 crewmembers.

Weights
Take-off Mass 8.1 tonne
Cabin Volume 11 m3 389 ft
Rear Cargo hold 3 m3 106 ft

Crew
Pilots/Troops 2/18

Performance
Maximum cruise speed 278 km/h 150 kts
Hover OGE (35 C/ 95 F)    Mission weight :
12 troops in full combat order for 150nm radius		 >1830 m >6000 ft
Engines (take-off power) 2 x 1400 kW 2000 shp


  • Air conditioning system
  • Anti / de-icing system
  • Engine air particle separator
  • Cargo hook kit (2720 kg / 6000 lb)
  • Emergency flotation system
  • External electrical hoist kit (272 kg / 600 lb) with utility hoist light
  • Wire strike protection
  • Closed circuit refueling system
  • Main cabin bubble window
  • Fast roping kit
  • 4 Axis autopilot
  • Cockpit voice & flight data recorder
  • FLIR
  • NVG compatible lighting
  • Health and Usage Monitoring System
  • Weather radar provision
  • Emergency locator system
  • Defensive aid sub-systems
  • Personal locator system
  • Fully integrated avionics system based on MIL-STD-1553B data bus with four 6” x 8” color active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCD)
  • Rocket launcher 7/12/19 tubes 70/81 mm
  • Window mounted machine gun 7.62 mm
  • Machine gun-pod 12.7/20 mm
  • Machine gun-pod 12.7 mm with 3 tubes 70 mm rockets
  • Provision for air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles