Agusta AW-149
The Leonardo AW149 is a medium multirole military helicopter developed to bridge the gap between light utility helicopters and larger, heavier battlefield transports. It shares design lineage and some systems with the civilian AW189, letting Leonardo spread development costs across both military and offshore markets. Its cabin can be reconfigured for troop transport, medevac, or armed escort roles without major structural changes. Several export customers have adopted it as a modern replacement for aging Cold War-era helicopter fleets, valuing its digital cockpit and twin-engine safety margin.
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The AW149 shares design lineage with the civilian AW189, letting its cabin switch between troop transport, medevac, or armed escort roles.
Specifications
| Length | 14.6 m (48 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 14.6 m (48 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 16 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 8.1 t |
| Range | 460 NM (852 km) |
| Maximum speed | 165 kt (306 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,960 ft/min (10 m/s) |
| Engines | 2x General Electric CT7-2E1 |
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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