The helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat. Specifications. A photo.
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The helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat. Specifications. A photo.

The helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat. Specifications. A photo.

 

AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat - is a multipurpose military helicopter Italian, developed in 2009, the Italian aircraft manufacturer «AgustaWestland».

 

Photo AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat

 

The first work on the design of the AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter began by Italian and British design engineers in 2006 on a special order from the British Ministry of Defense, with the aim of improving an earlier version of the Westland Super Lynx military helicopter. During the three years of development, the aircraft of this model has almost completely changed its appearance, and significantly increased its flight performance, remaining still a multipurpose aircraft, but more promising in relation to modern requirements.

If necessary, the AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter can act as an air vehicle, carrying on board up to 7 people (2 pilots and 5 military personnel), or an equivalent amount of payload by weight. In addition, a helicopter of this model can also be equipped with various types of weapons capable of providing both fire support from the air and becoming a full-fledged combat unit to combat lightly armored enemy ground equipment, or an anti-submarine aircraft carrying either anti-submarine torpedoes on board. or depth charges. If necessary, the helicopter can be based both on land and on ships, which provides it with wider possibilities for operation.

 

AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat photo

 

The AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter is equipped with a power plant consisting of two turboshaft aircraft engines of the LHTEC CTS800-4N model, each of which is capable of developing a thrust power of 1360 hp, which in turn provides the aircraft with a high payload (maximum takeoff weight is 6000 kilograms) , as well as a fairly acceptable flight speed - about 311 km / h. However, the maximum range of this aircraft is limited to only 775 kilometers, which does not always meet the requirements, and therefore, as noted by Italian and British engineers, in the near future, presumably by 2017, a modified version capable of fly at distances up to 950 kilometers.

 

Helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat

 

The helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat manufactured according to the year 2014 modified in two ways:

  • AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat AH1 - Basic production version, used for ground operations;
  • AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat HMA2 - Version developed for the Royal Navy. It equipped with special anti-submarine weapons, and can be used to transport small groups of troops.

 

To date, the helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat is in service with the three countries, including the United Kingdom, the Philippines and South Korea, however, given the fact that the production of these helicopters began in 2009 year, experts believe that in the near future prevalence of aircrafts of this model will increase .

According to 2014 years, it was released 58 aircraft.

 

Specifications AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat.

 

  • Crew: 2 person;
  • Capacity: 5 people;
  • helicopter length: 15,24 m .;
  • The height of the helicopter: 3,73 m .;
  • The diameter of the rotor: 12,8 m .;
  • Weight of empty helicopter: 4200 kg .;
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 6000 kg .;
  • Cruising speed: 275 km \ h .;
  • Maximum flight speed: 311 km \ h .;
  • Maximum flight distance: 775 km .;
  • Maximum flight height: 4570 m .;
  • Powerplant: 2 × LHTEC CTS800-4N;
  • Power: 2 × 1360 hp

 

The helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat. Gallery.

The helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat after take-off side viewAgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter in flightAgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter on the helipad

The helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat side viewThe helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat after the flightThe helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat prepares for landing

The helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat Close-up side viewAgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter in flight with WFPThe helicopter AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat prepares for landing

 

 

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