NAVAL FORCE MULTIPLIER
AW159
The AW159 is the latest generation multi-role, multi-mission maritime and utility helicopter, designed from concept to operate in the harshest maritime environments of high sea state and associated deck motion conditions.
Equipped with a comprehensive state-of-the-art, fully-integrated avionics and mission systems to provide excellent situational awareness to the crew. Advanced technologies facilitate rapid tactical assessment in the theatre of operations, day or night and a network-enabled capability to find, fix, strike and integrate into the digital battle space.
The AW159 can be equipped with a comprehensive suite of Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti Surface Warfare weapon systems, providing excellent operational capability within a small footprint for small ship deployment.
Two Turboshaft engines with Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) provide excellent ‘hot and high’ performance and engine out capability.
Leading Features
MTOW: 6.0 tonne
Power plant: 2 x LHTEC CTS800-4A with FADEC
Crew: 1 pilot and 1 co-pilot / TACCO
Technical Data
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Weights |
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Max Gross Weight |
6000 |
kg |
13227 |
lb |
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Engine Ratings (2 x turbo shaft engines) |
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Take-off power (5 min) |
2 x 1014 |
kW |
2 x 1361 |
shp |
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Max continuous power |
2 x 955 |
kW |
2 x 1280 |
shp |
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OEI 2 minute rating |
1 x 1108 |
kW |
1 x 1484 |
shp |
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OEI continuous rating |
1 x 1014 |
kW |
1 x 1361 |
shp |
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Transmission Ratings |
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Max continuous power |
1604 |
kW |
2151 |
shp |
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Intercontingency OEI |
938 |
kW |
1258 |
shp |
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Max contingency OEI |
1016 |
kW |
1363 |
shp |
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Fuel Capacity |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Standard internal fuel tanks* |
997 |
l |
263 |
USgal |
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Seating |
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Cockpit / cabin |
2 / 6 crashworthy (9 non-crashworthy) |
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External Dimensions |
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Length overall |
15.24 |
m |
50 |
ft |
00 |
in |
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Length overall (MRH folded) |
13.49 |
m |
44 |
ft |
03 |
in |
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Overall height |
3.73 |
m |
12 |
ft |
03 |
in |
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Rotor diameter |
12.80 |
m |
42 |
ft |
00 |
in |
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Performance (ISA, MGW) |
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VNE (SL) |
277 |
kph |
150 |
kt |
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Cruise speed (SL - MCP) |
264 |
kph |
143 |
kt |
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Rate of climb (SL - MCP) |
10.1 |
m/s |
1983 |
ft/min |
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Hovering IGE |
2347 |
m |
7700 |
ft |
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Hovering OGE |
1487 |
m |
4880 |
ft |
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Service Ceiling (density altitude) |
4570 |
m |
15000 |
ft |
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OEI max service ceiling |
1866 |
m |
6125 |
ft |
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Maximum range** |
555 |
km |
300 |
nm |
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Max endurance** |
3 hours |
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Equipment
- Aircrew and passenger crashworthy seating
- Armoured crew seats and armoured floor
- Rescue hoist
- Waterproof floor installation
- Cargo hook
- Stretchers
- Rappelling/ fast roping kit
- Harpoon decklock
- Wire strike protection system
- IR engine exhaust suppression system
- Four bag emergency flotation system
Avionics
- HUMS
- Electro Optical Device
- Electronic Support Measures
- 360 degree AESA surveillance radar
- Integrated surface Automatic Identification System (AIS)
- Tactical Data Link
- Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Active Dipping Sonar
- Digital map
- Defensive Aids Suite
Armament
- Forward firing cannon
- 7.62/12.7mm pintle mounted machine gun
- Air-to-surface rockets
- Air-to-surface missiles
- Torpedoes
- Depth charges
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