Next-generation versatility
The AW169 meets the growing demand for a next-generation helicopter in the light-intermediate category that combines best-in-class performances with superior range and safety. The versatile AW169 brings unrivalled operating capabilities in the most challenging conditions. It also features a unique-in-class Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) mode that ensures mission-readiness with rotors stopped and enhanced ground safety.
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Missions & Features
Dedicated to saving lives
The AW169 design revolves around patient needs making it the ideal platform for life-saving missions and rescue services. Thanks to its advanced technologies and flexibility, the AW169 ensures a rapid emergency response, fitting the needs for short and long-distance inter-hospital transport and Search and Rescue (SAR) missions at high altitude.
Advanced technology and safety
The AW169 ensures the highest levels of safety. It meets all the latest certification standards and regulations, while the glass cockpit combines latest-generation avionics with exceptional external visibility. This maximises situational awareness and minimises pilot workload during day and night operations, increasing operational safety.
Exceptional cabin flexibility
The helicopter has the largest cabin in its class. The flexible design can accommodate two stretchers, either longitudinally or transversely along with a full suite of advanced life-support equipment. Wide sliding doors allow easy access, while the spacious cabin ensures full body access to the patient. A large separated baggage compartment is available to store additional stretchers and equipment.
There when it counts
The AW169 ensures that air medical professionals can be there when it counts, providing the best patient care. APU mode enables operation of the environmental control system, radios and medical devices when the rotors are stopped. With best in class performance the AW169 can perform PC1 and rescue operations even in the most demanding scenarios.
A unique, versatile asset
Law enforcement operations are con must continuously adapt to confront a growing range of threats, including terrorism, piracy, smuggling and human trafficking. The 4th generation main rotor blades allow the AW169 to arrive on scene with a reduced noise signature, increasing operational effectiveness. As the only helicopter in its class to offer a choice of skid or wheeled undercarriage, the AW169 is ideally suited to the needs of airborne law enforcement.
Advanced technology and safety
The AW169 fully complies with stringent Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) rules for performance and safety. Its advanced avionics suite and cockpit design improve visibility and minimise pilot fatigue, allowing the crew to concentrate on the mission.
Exceptional cabin flexibility
The AW169’s spacious cabin is optimized for rapid reconfiguration, allowing it to adapt seamlessly to diverse law enforcement missions. It can accommodate up to 10 officers, a specialized mission console that integrates data from a wide array or can be configured to hold two stretchers. With wide 1.6-meter doors, the AW169 enables efficient fast-roping, rappelling, and hoisting operations, providing tactical versatility and enhanced response capabilities in high-stakes scenarios.
Multi-role performance
The AW169 offers exceptional multi-role capability and can be equipped with a variety of role equipment to perform in the most demanding environments, with the possibility of choosing the most appropriate landing gear between wheeled fixed, wheeled retractable or skid. It is ideally suited to surveillance, aerial support, drug enforcement, border patrol, medical and casualty evacuation, disaster relief, Search and Rescue (SAR) and utility missions.
Proven capability
The AW169 is the latest-generation 4.8 tonne twin-engine helicopter designed to comply with the most rigorous standards required by the Energy industry. The excellent performance and the handling qualities in all-weather conditions ensure maximum safety in all offshore operations. Based on the proven success of the AW139, the helicopter can carry up to eight passengers in a fully IOGP-compliant configuration, respecting the most rigorous safety standard and delivering superior performance in all conditions.
Advanced technology and safety
The advanced avionics suite and mission systems ensure safe operations and low pilot workload, together with excellent external visibility. The AW169’s ergonomic design, excellent handling characteristics and low vibration levels further reduce crew fatigue and enhance passenger comfort.
Exceptional cabin flexibility
The AW169 offers a spacious cabin that can be configured for multiple mission profiles. Options include an IOGP-compliant 8-seat layout, a high-density 10-seat setup, or a medevac configuration with up to two stretchers and a medical rack. Exceeding Type IV standards, the AW169 is equipped with four Emergency Exits, ensuring superior safety.
Multi-role capability
The AW169's inherent flexibility meets the growing demand for helicopters to support wind farm operations, efficiently covering both the construction and maintenance phases. Fully compliant with IOGP standard and WinReP guidelines, the AW169 provides unparalled safety with a flat 2.5 minutes single engine rating and a 0 feet altitude loss in the event of an engine failure while hoisting. Its wide doors enhance operational efficiency enabling quick and safe hoisting of technicians and/or material, making it the ideal choice for reliable windfarm support.
Technical data
Max Gross Weight
4,600 kg -10,141 lb for wheeled landing gear
4,800 kg - 10,582 lb for skid landing gear
Increased Gross Weight
4,800 kg - 10,582 lb for wheeled landing gear
5,100 kg – 11,243 for skid landing gear
Powerplant
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210A1 Turboshafts with FADEC
Overall length*
14.65 m - 48 ft 01 in
*Rotors turning
Overall height
4.5 m - 14 ft 09 in for wheeled landing gear
4,3 m - 169,291 for skid landing gear
Rotor diameter*
12.12 m - 39 ft 09 in
*Rotors turning
Capacity
Crew 1-2
Passengers up to 10
MAX CRUISE SPEED (@5.000 FT, ISA, MGW, MCP)
144 KTAS – for wheeled landing gear
141 KTAS – for skid landing gear
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