
AgustaWestland AW101 | |
|---|---|
| Riik | Uk & Italia |
| Rolli | Allveelaevade vastane sõda, keskmise tõstukiga transport, otsingu- ja pääste- ning kommunaalhelikopter |
| Esimene lend | 9. oktoober 1987 |
| Ehitatud | Teadmata |
2007 AgustaWestland AW101 on sõjaväe- ja tsiviilkasutuses keskmise tõstukiga helikopter. Esmakordselt lendas see 1987. aastal, selle töötas välja Westlandi helikopterite ühisettevõte Ühendkuningriigis ja Agusta Itaalias vastuseks riiklikele nõuetele kaasaegse mereväe kasuliku helikopteri kohta. Mitmed operaatorid, sealhulgas Suurbritannia, Taani ja Portugali relvajõud, kasutavad oma AW101 lennukite puhul nime Merlin. Seda toodetakse Yeovili, Inglismaa ja Vergiate'i tehastes Itaalias; litsentseeritud montaažitööd on toimunud ka Jaapanis ja Ameerika Ühendriikides.
Allikas: AgustaWestland AW101 Vikipeedias
| AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotograaf | Teadmata |
| Lokaliseerimine | Teadmata |
| Fotod | 16 |
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General Characteristics
The AW101 is a medium-lift, multi-role helicopter originally developed by a joint venture between Westland Helicopters (UK) and Agusta (Italy). It is primarily used for naval (ASW/ASuW) and troop transport roles and is known for its size and three-engine reliability.
| Property | Value (Typical Military Variant) |
|---|---|
| Rolli | Naval, Transport, SAR, VIP/Utility |
| Tootja | AgustaWestland (now Leonardo Helicopters) |
| Maiden Flight | October 9, 1987 |
| Meeskonna | 3–4 (Pilots, Mission/System Operators) |
| Troop Capacity | Up to 30 seated troops (or 16 stretchers) |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | 15,600 kg (34,392 lb) |
Powerplant and Design
- Powerplant: Three (3) General Electric CT7-8E or Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 turboshaft engines.
- Power Output: Approx. 1,566 kW (2,100 shp) per engine.
- Rotor System: Five-blade main rotor and four-blade tail rotor.
- Key Design Feature: The three-engine configuration provides excellent safety margins, redundancy, and performance, particularly in difficult environments (e.g., ship deck operations, hot and high).
- Naval Feature: Main rotor blades can be folded automatically for shipboard storage.
Performance and Service
- Maximum Speed: 309 km/h (192 mph / 167 knots).
- Range: 1,363 km (847 miles) (Internal fuel).
- Service Ceiling: 4,575 m (15,010 ft).
- Key Users/Designations: Royal Navy/RAF (Merlin), Royal Canadian Air Force (CH-149 Cormorant), Italian Navy (EH-101), Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force.
- Armament (ASW Role): Can carry torpedoes (e.g., Sting Ray), depth charges, and dipping sonar.
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