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Agusta A 109

Agusta A 109Both military and civil versions of this helicopter are in use, and it was first flown in 1975. 1981 saw the first Mk IIs, with revised tail rotor and engine mounts.
 
Versions
A 109A
A 109 CM
A 109 EOA - Observation, Anti-Tank
A 109 KN - Naval
A 109 Max - Air Ambulance
A 109 Mk II - Utility, ECM, Ambulance, Scout, Attack, Air Defence, Anti-Tank
Armament
70mm or 80mm rocket launchers
7.62mm or 12.7mm gun pods
Stinger AAMs
TOW anti-tank missiles
Power Plant
2 x Allison 250-C20B turboshafts
2 x Arriel turboshafts (A 109K)
Rotor Diameter
11m
Length
13.05m
Height
3.5m
MaximumWeight
2720kg
Maximum Speed
193mph
Range
420m
Accomodation
2 Pilots
6 Crew
Country of Origin
Italy
Operated by
UK - (British Army)
 

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