Thu, Feb 18, 2010
8 Place Helicopters To Fill A Variety Of Missions
The Bangladesh Navy has signed a contract for two AW109 Power
maritime helicopters, AgustaWestland announced Monday. The
helicopters will be used for a wide range of naval missions
including search and rescue, economic zone protection, surface
surveillance and maritime security. The aircraft will be delivered
in 2011 and will be capable of being operated from the frigate BNS
Bangabandhu.
The contract also includes a comprehensive training package
including VFR/IFR conversion for aircrew, initial operational
maritime training using an AW109 Power Level-D flight simulator and
training for maintenance engineers.
Graham Cole, Managing Director, AgustaWestland said "We are
delighted that the Bangladesh Navy has selected the AW109 Power to
meet its maritime helicopter requirements after a thorough
evaluation of all available platforms. We look forward to
delivering the helicopters and the comprehensive training and
support solution we have tailored specifically to meet the
requirements of the Bangladesh Navy."
The AW109 Power is a 3 ton class eight seat helicopter powered
by two Pratt & Whitney PW206C engines with FADEC. The cabin is
designed to be fitted with a number of modular equipment packages
for quick and easy conversion between roles. The aircraft's safety
features include a fully separated fuel system, dual hydraulic
boost system, dual electrical systems and redundant lubrication and
cooling systems for the main transmission and engines.
For shipboard operations the aircraft has a reinforced-wheeled
landing gear and deck mooring points as well as extensive corrosion
protection measures. The ability to operate from small ships in
high sea state enables the AW109 Power to perform its mission when
many others helicopters would be confined to the ship's hangar.
Over 550 AW109 Power and AW109 LUH helicopters have been ordered
for commercial, parapublic and military applications by customers
in almost 50 countries.
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