Simply no rivals
The multi-role AW139M, the military version of the AW139, meets the demand of military and government missions to perform day and night, in the most challenging environments. It combines advanced technology and high power margins with inherent safety and survivability, alongside the flexibility to add dedicated role equipment, including optional internal and external weapon systems.
Missions & Features
Mission ready
The intermediate twin-engine AW139M is optimised for the most challenging battlefield missions including battlefield support, tactical troop transport, logistics support, threat suppression, fire support, Command and Control (C2), medical evacuation, Search and Rescue (SAR), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and special forces operations.
Outstanding technology
State-of-the-art digital avionics enhance situational awareness and reduce pilot workload. The Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible glass cockpit has four large liquid crystal displays with an optional fifth display for a moving map and cameras. The avionics system is integrated with a four-axis digital autopilot and features advanced SAR modes. Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) optimises helicopter performance in all conditions.
Built-in safety and survivability
The AW139M is built to offer exceptional safety and survivability for battlefield missions. It features a low visual, thermal and acoustic signature, system redundancy, self-sealing fuel tanks, ballistic protection, heavy duty landing gear and crashworthiness. The advanced defensive aids suite enhances both the AW139M’s safety and mission success.
Maximum cabin flexibility
The helicopter features the largest, unobstructed cabin in its class, which can be easily reconfigured. It provides space to carry heavily laden troops and mission equipment in support of high-tempo operations, while two large sliding doors ensure rapid troop deployment in operational theatres and the recovery of stretchers in flight. Window-mounted machine guns provide covering threat suppression and cockpit armour protects the aircrew.
Multi-role capability
The AW139M is designed with inherent multi-role capability to meet a wide spectrum of maritime missions including Casualty Evacuation/Medical Evacuation (CASEVAC/MEDEVAC), Search and Rescue and Combat Search and Rescue (SAR/CSAR) and special forces operations.
Optimised for maritime missions
The AW139M provides intermediate class maritime capability. Lashing points and folding main rotor blades enable the helicopter to be secured in adverse weather and stowed in suitable hangars. The wheeled undercarriage allows easy movement using handling systems. The AW139M can also operate in the electromagnetic environment of ship operations.
Outstanding technology
State-of-the-art digital avionics enhance situational awareness and reduce pilot workload. The Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible glass cockpit has four large liquid crystal displays with an optional fifth display for a moving map and cameras. The avionics system is integrated with a four-axis digital autopilot and features advanced SAR modes. Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) optimises helicopter performance in all conditions.
Built-in safety and survivability
The AW139M is built to offer exceptional safety and survivability. It features a low visual, thermal and acoustic signature, system redundancy, self-sealing fuel tanks, ballistic protection, heavy duty landing gear and crashworthiness. The advanced defensive aids suite enhances both the AW139M’s safety and mission success.
Maximum cabin flexibility
The helicopter features the largest, unobstructed cabin in its class, which can be easily reconfigured to maximise operational flexibility and enable rapid installation of mission, role equipment and weapons. Fast roping and hoist operations through the large sliding doors enable troop insertion and extraction from the hover.
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
Passengers
up to 12 troops heavily / 15 troops lightly equipped
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
*with auxiliary fuel tank - No reserve
MAX ENDURANCE (@5,000 FT, ISA, MGW)*
5 h 38 min
*with auxiliary fuel tank - No reserve