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Leonardo AW139

Leonardo · Utility / Transport Helicopter · Italy · Modern (1992–2009)

Leonardo AW139 — Utility / Transport Helicopter
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The AgustaWestland AW139, now known as the Leonardo AW139, is a 15-seat medium-sized twin-engined helicopter developed and produced by the Italian helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland, now part of Leonardo. It is marketed at several different roles, including VIP/corporate transport, military use, offshore transport, firefighting, law enforcement, search and rescue, emergency medical service, disaster relief, and maritime patrol.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Italy
Manufacturer
Leonardo
Co-Manufacturer
AgustaWestland
Operator
Italy/export
Primary Role
Utility / Transport Helicopter
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2004
Produced
900
Unit Cost (2026$)
$14.0M
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C turboshafts
Thrust / Power
3,400 shp total
Launch
VTOL
Length (ft)
56.4
Wingspan (ft)
55.1
Empty Weight (lb)
7671
MTOW (lb)
15000
Payload (lb)
6500
Endurance (hr)
4
Service Ceiling (ft)
20000
Range (mi)
573
Max Speed (mph)
193
Max Speed (Mach)
0.3