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Agusta A109 / AW109

Agusta · Search and rescue/utility helicopter · Italy · Cold War (1970–1991)

Agusta A109 / AW109 — Search and rescue/utility helicopter
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The AgustaWestland AW109, originally the Agusta A109, is a lightweight, twin-engine, eight-seat multi-purpose helicopter designed and initially produced by the Italian rotorcraft manufacturer Agusta. It was the first all-Italian helicopter to be mass-produced. Its production has been continued by Agusta's successor companies,formerly AgustaWestland, merged into the new Finmeccanica since 2016, presently Leonardo.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Italy
Manufacturer
Agusta
Co-Manufacturer
AgustaWestland / Leonardo
Operator
Military and civil worldwide
Primary Role
Search and rescue/utility helicopter
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1976
Produced
900
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$8M
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C turboshaft
Thrust / Power
1,200 shp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
42.7
Wingspan (ft)
36.1
Empty Weight (lb)
3527
MTOW (lb)
6283
Payload (lb)
2095
Endurance (hr)
3
Service Ceiling (ft)
19700
Range (mi)
329
Max Speed (mph)
177
Armament
HOT or Hellfire ATGM; 20mm cannon; rockets (military)