Simply No Rivals
Modern helicopter operations require a combination of flexibility, high performance, proven technologies, and exceptional safety features. The multi-mission AW139 brings an unrivalled pedigree, as the best-selling twin-engine helicopter in its class with more than 1,000 units in service with customers worldwide.
Boasting superior performance, advanced safety design features, and state-of-the-art avionics, the AW139 can carry up to 15 passengers in a spacious cabin, all with the best power reserve of any helicopter in its class.
The AW139 is part of the AWFamily of advanced rotorcraft. This shared DNA enables customers to benefit from the common design philosophy, safety features and high-performance flight characteristics that are the hallmarks of the AW169, AW139 and AW189 family.
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Missions & Features
Mission ready
When lives are on the line, the AW139 is primed to respond. Configured jointly for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Search and Rescue (SAR) missions, the helicopter combines advanced technology, safety design features and superior performance as well as a wide range of dedicated role equipment.
Outstanding technology and safety
Fulfilling the latest certification requirements, the AW139 benefits from multiple crashworthiness and safety features. Its best-in-class power reserve ensures excellent Category A Class 1 performance for safe operations. State-of-the-art integrated avionics, and role equipment such as the Obstacle Proximity Lidar System (OPLS), minimise pilot workload and improve situational awareness. For all-weather capability, the Full (FIPS) or Limited (LIPS) Ice Protection System can be selected as options.
Exceptional cabin flexibility – SAR
The large, brightly lit, versatile cabin can be adapted into a variety of layouts to suit SAR and Medevac operations, with up to four stretchers. It provides abundant space to work including accommodation for fully integrated mission console, medical treatment, and casualty evacuation interiors. A separate baggage compartment, optionally accessible from the cabin, can be used to stow stretchers or SAR equipment.
Exceptional cabin flexibility – EMS
It can accommodate up to five medical attendants and two stretchers longitudinally and transversally, along with a full suite of the most advanced life-support equipment, allowing complete access to the patient. The large sliding doors on each side enable easy stretcher loading, both on the ground and in flight.
Mission ready
Rapid response and effective search and surveillance capabilities are vital for operators across law enforcement, maritime/border patrol, and security missions. The AW139 delivers this capability where it is needed most with class-leading performance.
Outstanding technology and safety
The AW139’s integrated avionics system enables operators to gain the maximum benefit from the sensors and comprehensive communications suite required for the law enforcement role, while the best-in-class power reserve provides excellent Category A Class 1 performance to operate safely in a wide range of conditions.
Exceptional cabin flexibility
The AW139 features the largest passenger cabin in its class enabling customers to maximise working room and mission flexibility. The helicopter can seat up to 15 passengers or 10 deployable Law Enforcement officers and can be reconfigured in a variety of layouts, including accommodating a fully integrated mission console and advanced role equipment.
Multi-role performer
Operators need a helicopter that can adapt to multiple missions. The AW139 provides the flexibility to perform a wide range of security operations in confined/congested areas and is easily adapted for disaster relief, humanitarian missions and parapublic missions. It is also designed to exceed the rigorous standards of federal, state and local airborne Law Enforcement authorities.
Mission ready
The backbone for offshore energy services is the AW139, which is the market leader in the intermediate class. The AW139 is chosen by both oil & gas and windfarm operators thanks to its superior payload, range, speed and single‑engine performance, together with incredible reliability and reduced operative costs. This platform offers a comfortable cabin and an excellent operational capability even in extreme temperatures and harsh conditions.
Outstanding technology and safety
Designed to exceed the latest safety requirements, the AW139 also meets the most stringent guidelines of this market. Its state-of-the-art avionics integrates advanced situational awareness technologies (SVS, EGPWS with dedicated offshore modes, TCAS II, ADS-B Out).
Exceptional cabin flexibility
The wide and versatile cabin can be configured to accommodate up to fifteen (15) passengers (or 12 passengers in IOGP configuration) ensuring the quick rerolling for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC). The large sliding doors allow easy and quick boarding and egress, either on helideck or during winch operations. The additional wide baggage compartment space is accessible from both sides of the helicopter.
Extensive multi-role capability
The AW139 can reach offshore oil & gas and wind turbine platforms quickly and safely, ensuring customers benefit from maximum operational productivity and efficiency. The AW139 is also the lightest platform in the market with a full all-weather capability thanks to the availability, as options, of a Full (FIPS) or Limited (LIPS) Ice Protection System.
Technical data
Max Gross Weight
6,400 kg 14,110 lb
Increased Gross Weight
6,800/7,000 kg 14,991/15,432 lb
Powerplant
2 x Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67C Turboshafts with FADEC
Overall length*
16.66 m 54 ft 08 in
*Rotors turning
Overall height*
4.98 m 16 ft 04 in
*Rotors turning
Rotor diameter
13.8 m 45 ft 03 in
Capacity
Crew 1-2
Passengers up to 15
MAX CRUISE SPEED (@5,000 FT, ISA, MGW, MCP)
306 km/h 165 kt
HIGE (ISA, MGW, TOP)
4,672 m 15,327 ft
HOGE (ISA, MGW, TOP)
2,476 m 8,123 ft
MAX RANGE (@5,000 FT, ISA, MGW)* 1,187 km 641 NM
1,187 km 641 nm
*with auxiliary fuel tank - No reserve
MAX ENDURANCE (@5,000 FT, ISA, MGW)*
5 h 38 min
*with auxiliary fuel tank - No reserve