Agusta AW-139
The AgustaWestland AW139 is a medium twin-engine helicopter widely used for offshore oil-rig transport, emergency medical services, and VIP transport. Its wide, unobstructed cabin was designed with a flat floor to make loading stretchers, cargo, or extra seating straightforward. It's built jointly in Italy and the United States, with final assembly lines on both sides of the Atlantic to serve customers globally. Its combination of speed, range, and cabin space has made it one of the most popular helicopters in its class.
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The AW139's wide, flat-floored cabin makes loading stretchers or extra seating straightforward for offshore and medical work.
Specifications
| Length | 16.6 m (55 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 13.8 m (45 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 15 |
| Persons on board | 15 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6 t |
| Range | 573 NM (1,061 km) |
| Maximum speed | 167 kt (309 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,140 ft/min (10.9 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 750 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67C |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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