Description by Wikipedia:
The AgustaWestland AW109, originally the Agusta A109, is a lightweight, twin-engine, eight-seat multi-purpose helicopter designed and initially produced by the Italian rotorcraft manufacturer Agusta. It was the first all-Italian helicopter to be mass-produced. Its production has been continued by Agusta's successor companies, presently Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland, merged into the new Finmeccanica since 2016).
Development of the A109 commenced during the late 1960s as an indigenous rotorcraft suited to commercial operations. A twin-engine arrangement was pursued in response to market interest, while work on the civil model was prioritised over the military-orientated A109B project. On 4 August 1971, the first of three prototypes made its maiden flight. On 1 June 1975, the type received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), permitting its service entry in 1976. The A109 has been used in a wide variety of roles, including light utility, VIP transport, aeromedical, law enforcement, search and rescue (SAR), and several military roles. Dedicated military models have been produced for both land and sea operations. Several models with alternative engines, expanded fuselages, and alternative equipment fitouts have been produced. Some AW109s feature a convertible interior to quickly adapt the rotorcraft between roles. Various third-party companies also offer adaptions and services for the type.
Following the merger of Agusta and the British company Westland Helicopters to form AgustaWestland, the A109 has been rebranded as the AW109. International involvement in the programme has also been pursued; the company has established final assembly lines at sites in both Italy and the US. Furthermore, hundreds of AW109 fuselages have been manufactured by the Polish aerospace company PZL-Swidnik since the mid-1990s. AgustaWestland formed a joint venture with the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation in 2004 that produces and supports the AW109, includes a final assembly line, in China. The AW109 has been in continuous production for 40 years. The AgustaWestland AW119 is a derivative of the AW109, the principal difference being that it is powered by a single engine and has a fixed undercarriage.
Specifications:
Model: Agusta A109E Power
Capacity: 7 passengers
Crew: 1 (two for IFR operation)
Max Spd: 168 kn (193 mph, 311 km/h)
Cruise: 154 kn (177 mph, 285 km/h)
Service ceiling: 4,876m (16,000 ft)
Price: $3,100,000,00 USD (2009)
AG1 => Start Engine
AG2 => Main Lights
AG3 => Spd.Brake for Landing
AG4 => Parking Brake
VTOL => Collective
Trim => Nose Angle
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Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
- Predecessor Berulacraft AgustaWestland Leonardo AW109SP GrandNew
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- Wingspan 36.1ft (11.0m)
- Length 42.9ft (13.1m)
- Height 12.5ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 5,922lbs (2,686kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,695lbs (3,490kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.862
- Wing Loading N/A
- Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
- Drag Points 104
Parts
- Number of Parts 319
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 1,825
Variant suggested by @Ivan2023
Main changes:
*New cockpit indicator panel
*Horizontal stabilizer changed
*Controls and air brake update
*Changed cabin windows
*Improvements in center of gravity
*New painting
Sorry to bother but whens your shift ending?
Hey @Berulacraft could you do an Airbus H160/ACH160 or even a H175/ACH175
Hello Berulacraft
I didn't suggest this variant, I suggested the AW-109A, I think someone else suggested the E variant.
Still, looks beautiful!
Very beautiful helicopter. He flies so pleasantly
Air Ambulance
@Berulacraft Can I see it? (Others will probably see it cuz we're on a public post)
Or is your new PFP Not here yet?
@DeeganishCountryball I'm making some significant changes to my Google account, and I'm thinking about a new profile logo.
1: Why was your PFP a default Gravatar for a Bit
2: Why is there no custom PFP on you now?
@Berulacraft Highly recommend the 600 and 900 explorer as well. Building a notar should be reasonably easy.
@Berulacraft Hope you can make the MD369FF out of it
(Bro heard our calls to save the helicopter tag)
He is back!
@KPLBall Not yet, but the suggestion is very good.
Have you made the MD-520N yet?