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AW609

Bell/Agusta AerospaceAgustaWestlandLeonardo S.p.A. · VTOL corporate transport · United StatesItaly · Modern (1992–2009)

AW609 — VTOL corporate transport
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The Leonardo AW609, formerly the AgustaWestland AW609, and originally the Bell-Agusta BA609, is a twin-engined tiltrotor VTOL aircraft with an overall configuration similar to that of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. It is capable of landing vertically like a helicopter while having a range and speed in excess of conventional rotorcraft. The AW609 is aimed at the civil aviation market, in particular VIP customers and offshore oil and gas operators. It has progressed from a concept in the late 1990s, to development and testing, and is working towards certification in the 2020s.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
United StatesItaly
Manufacturer
Bell/Agusta AerospaceAgustaWestlandLeonardo S.p.A.
Co-Manufacturer
AgustaWestland; Leonardo S.p.A.
Primary Role
VTOL corporate transport
Status
Development
Service Entry
2003
Engine
2× turboshaft engines
Thrust / Power
1447 kW each
Length (ft)
44
Wingspan (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
10505
MTOW (lb)
16799
Endurance (hr)
3 hours with normal
Service Ceiling (ft)
25000
Range (mi)
863
Max Speed (mph)
316