AgustaWestland AW101 | |
|---|---|
| Državi | UK & Italia |
| Vlogo | Protimorninsko bojevanje, srednje dvigalo prevoz, iskanje in reševanje in komunalni helikopter |
| Prvi let | 9. oktober 1987 |
| Zgrajena | Neznano |
V AgustaWestland AW101 je srednje dvigajoč helikopter v vojaški in civilni uporabi. Prvič je letelo leta 1987, razvilo ga je skupno podjetje westlandskih helikopterjev v Združenem kraljestvu in Agusta v Italiji kot odgovor na nacionalne zahteve za sodobni pomorski komunalni helikopter. Več operaterjev, vključno z oboroženimi silami Velike Britanije, Danske in Portugalske, uporablja ime Merlin za svoja letala AW101. Proizvaja se v tovarnah v Yeovlu, Angliji in Vergiate, Italija; na Japonskem in v Združenih državah Amerike.
| AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotograf | Neznano |
| Lokalizacijo | Neznano |
| Fotografije | 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) |
|---|---|
| Vlogo | Naval, Transport, SAR, VIP/Utility |
| proizvajalec | AgustaWestland (now Leonardo Helicopters) |
| Maiden Flight | October 9, 1987 |
| Posadke | 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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