AW159

NAVAL FORCE MULTIPLIER

Airframe ▪ Crashworthy airframe structure ▪ 12,000 hr fatigue life fully marinised airframe of light alloy and composite construction and excellent corrosion protection

▪ Large cockpit doors for ease of ingress / egress

▪ Large easy access cabin doors

Engines & Fuel System ▪ Two 1,361shp Turboshaft engines with FADEC

▪ Engine Infra-Red Suppression ▪ 5 tank fuel system ▪ Single point pressure refuel /defuel system

▪ Gravity refuel capability

Undercarriage & Deck Lock ▪ Fixed Tricycle configuration with 3.5m/s vertical descent capability

▪ Castoring nose wheel ▪ Deck Lock “Harpoon” system permits 360° rotation

Navigation ▪ Integrated GPS and Inertial Navigation System

▪ Dual Attitude & Heading Reference Systems

▪ Air Data System ▪ Radar Altimeter ▪ Civil Navigation GPS with Very High Frequency Omni directional Range, Instrument Landing System VOR/ILS

▪ Direction Finding system ▪ Tactical Air Navigation

Communication ▪ Dual Very / Ultra High Frequency radios including VHF tactical capability

▪ High Frequency Radio ▪ Integrated secure communications capability

Identification ▪ Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)

▪ I-Band transponder

Avionics ▪ Integrated glass cockpit with four 10’’ x 8’’ Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display screens

▪ Integrated Central Audio Warning

▪ Standby Flight Instruments ▪ 4-Axis Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS) providing ‘hands off’ flight and ‘wings level’ safety features

▪ Health and Usage Monitoring System

▪ Avionic Management System with dual redundant control displays

▪ Tactical Processor with Mission recorder and digital map capability

Mission Systems ▪ 360° Multi-mode Surveillance Radar

▪ Electro-Optical Device with Colour TV Thermal Image & Laser Finder

▪ Automatic Identification System (AIS)

MAIN FEATURES

Main Gearbox designed with 30 minute run dry capability

Wire Strike Protection

Large cockpit and cabin doors for ease of ingress / egress

Electro Optical Device, day and infra-red imaging

AESA 360° Multi-Mode Surveillance Radar

Weapon carrier hard points

Harpoon deck lock for increased security during embarked operations

Fully Integrated Avionics and Mission Systems

Digital Glass Cockpit

LEADING FEATURESNAVAL FORCE MULTIPLIER

Building on over 50 years heritage and company experience of small ship aviation the AW159 is the latest generation multi-mission, maritime helicopter. It is designed from concept to operate safely from the smallest ships’ decks in the harshest environment of poor weather and high sea states. Able to maintain high readiness for long periods it provides agility for immediate mission prosecution at excellent rates of availability and is able to launch and recover with minimal disruption to wider ship operations.

The technologically advanced and robust air vehicle has comprehensive, state-of-the-art, avionics, mission and weapon systems which are fully integrated. These collect and process the considerable amount of information and present it to the crew to provide unrivalled situational awareness to achieve the competitive advantage in the modern battlespace. With a complete suite of self-protection measures it facilitates rapid tactical assessment in any theatre of operations, day or night and is network-enabled to find, fix, and if necessary, strike at the enemy.

2 x FADEC engines with Inlet Particle Separator/ Heated Intakes

Robust landing gear designed for embarked operations

Active Dipping Sonar

Composite main and tail rotor blades

Comprehensive paint coatings with excellent

corrosion protection

Flotation system

Integrated Defensive Aids Suite

Engine exhaust Infra-red suppression

Marinised, monolithic machined airframe com-ponents with high survivability

LEADING FEATURES

Fully Integrated Glass Cockpit, Avionics and Mission Suite

ARMAMENTS

AW159 can be equipped with weapons to provide autonomous full spectrum Maritime Interdiction, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare capability, whilst the integrated Radar and Electro-Optical Device enables the helicopter to locate, verify and engage potential threats at stand-off ranges employing the following:

▪ Integrated stores management system ▪ Torpedoes ▪ Guided Air to Surface Missile solutions for anti-ship and fast asymmetric target

▪ Cabin door mounted machine guns of 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm calibre

Cabin Door Mounted Machine Gun

ASW - Autonomous Find, Fix and Strike Capability

MISSION SYSTEMS

AW159 has the capability to carry an extensive range of mission systems that further enhance it’s operational effectiveness and increase survivability.

These include:

▪ ASW – Active Dipping Sonar system with operator console and crashworthy seat

– Cable angle coupled DAFCS for ASW dipping – Sonobuoy dispensing / processing system

▪ ASuW – Electronic Surveillance Measures – Integrated Defensive Aids Suite incorporating Counter Measures Dispensing System (CMDS)

– Tactical Data Link ▪ SAR

– Fixed rescue hoist – Waterproof floor

UTILITY

To further enhance the multi-role capability the AW159 can also be equipped with:

▪ Crashworthy troop seats (up to six) ▪ Auxiliary fuel tank ▪ Fast roping installation ▪ Abseiling installation ▪ Underslung load

Counter Measures Dispensing System

NVG COCKPIT - AW159 is Fully NVG Compatible

Active Dipping Sonar

MARITIME OPERATIONS

Designed for operations in the harshest maritime environment, the AW159 extends the area of interest and operational effect of maritime commanders. A range of mission and role equipment provides a true multi-role capability in maritime, littoral and land environments.

Primary Maritime roles:

▪ Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) ▪ Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) ▪ Surface Surveillance ▪ Maritime interdiction:

– Counter Piracy/Narcotics – Maritime Counter Terrorism (MCT)

▪ Over the Horizon Targeting (OTHT)

Secondary Maritime roles:

▪ Search and Rescue (SAR) ▪ Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) ▪ Troop Transport ▪ Specialist Team Insertion ▪ Close Air Support ▪ Freight Transfer & Vertical Replenishment

▪ Utility Support

Small Ship Hangar

AW159 CHARACTERISTICS

WeightsMax Gross Weight 6,050 kg 13,338 lb

Engine Ratings (2 x turbo shaft engines)Take-off power (5 min) 2 x 1,014 kW 2 x 1,361 shpMax Continuous Power (MCP) 2 x 955 kW 2 x 1,280 shpOEI 2 minute rating 1 1 x 1,108 kW 1 x 1,484 shpOEI continuous rating 1 x 1,014 kW 1 x 1,361 shp

Transmission RatingsMax Continuous Power (MCP) 1,604 kW 2,151 shpInter Contingency OEI 938 kW 1,258 shpMax Contingency OEI 1,016 kW 1,363 shp

Fuel CapacityStandard internal fuel tanks 798 kg 262 USGA range of internal auxiliary fuel tanks are also available

SeatingCockpit / cabin 2 / 6 crashworthy

DimensionsLength overall 15.24 m 50 ft 0 inLength overall (MRH folded) 13.49 m 44 ft 3 inOverall height 3.73 m 12 ft 3 inRotor diameter 12.80 m 42 ft 0 in

Performance (ISA, 6050 kg)Max Cruise Speed (SL – MCP) 264 kph 143 ktRate of climb (SL – MCP) 10 m/s 2,000 ft/minHovering IGE 2,347 m 7,700 ftHovering OGE 1,523 m 5,000 ftService Ceiling (density altitude) 3,657 m 12,000 ftOEI max service ceiling 1,382 m 4,535 ftMaximum range 490 km 265 nmMaximum endurance 2 hours 40 min

1 OEI = One Engine Inoperative

OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES

▪ Proven ability to take-off and land in extreme environments including hot and high conditions with excellent single engine performance

▪ Aircraft cleared to operate from -26°C to +50°C ▪ MAUM at 6,050 kg ▪ Superior situational and mission awareness for the crew using large Multi Functional Displays through a network enabled mission system

▪ Capable of carrying a range of armaments for a flexible response to tactical situations

▪ Marinised aircraft optimised for operating from limited spaces on vessels in high sea states

▪ State-of-the-art mission equipment including AESA 360° multi-mode surveillance radar and Electro-Optical Device

High Sea States

CUSTOMER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS

The Leonardo Helicopters Support mission is to assist Customers to perform their missions successfully. Fundamental to this mission is to ensure that operational safety is as high as possible. The company continues to develop its support services and advanced solutions in line with Customer’s evolving requirements.

Today Leonardo Helicopters offers a full range of Support services to Customers. These can be contracted individually or organised under some form of integrated support scheme where Leonardo Helicopters is responsible for elements of availability, moving the boundaries of traditional support. In the most comprehensive schemes the Customer specifies where and when he wants to fly and Leonardo Helicopters is accountable and responsible for the complete service.

The range of services includes:

▪ Spare & Repairs: the Material Support Services Organisation is accountable for all material and logistics aspects of spares, repairs and overhauls, including a material AOG service. The organisation can also provide logistic modelling.

▪ Maintenance: in support of customers worldwide, Leonardo Helicopters can provide line and base maintenance at Customers facilities, utilising an extensive network of maintenance centres, or through company-owned and third party organisations.

▪ Technical Services: an extensive range of capabilities exist including the latest standards of integrated electronic technical publications, technical query resolution, repair design, modification assistance, etc.

▪ Advanced Services: including HUMS analysis, flight planning tools, various logistics packages, electronic replacements for traditional paperwork systems, internet portals for direct access to company data, etc.

▪ Fleet Operation Centres: located across the globe, available 24/7, to promptly help Customers resolve issues and get back to flight.

Repair Services

Maintenance Services

CUSTOMER TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Leonardo Helicopters is a world leading provider of professional training services, systems and solutions to a global customer base. The company is fully committed to a training policy that enables our customers to make the most effective safe use of their helicopters.

With over 300 professional training personnel, Leonardo Helicopters has delivered essential training to the world’s helicopter operators for over 65 years. Our team includes flying and technical instructors with considerable military and civilian helicopter experience.

This training capability is underpinned by four Training Academies at Sesto Calende in Italy, Yeovil in the UK, Philadelphia in the United States and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. All feature the latest synthetic training devices combined with a comprehensive programme of training courses for air crew, rear crew, ground crew and maintainers. In addition Leonardo Helicopters is developing a network of regional Authorised Training Centres to ensure that customers can access world-class training at a time and place convenient to them.

The range of training solutions is evolving constantly. Services include civil type rating courses in conjunction with basic training, refresher training and complete turnkey solutions. Leonardo Helicopters is also focusing on a variety of mission-specific training so that customers can do more with their aircraft to deliver total crew operational capability.

To meet the demands of an ever changing operating environment our Training and Helicopter Support Systems (THSS) teams have leveraged Commercial-Off-The-Shelf technology combined with OEM software solutions to provide award-winning, cost effective training devices. These range from simple computer based training courses through to maintenance training devices and full flight simulators.

Full Motion Simulators

Ground Instruction

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