Aircraft Already Earmarked For A Variety Of Roles

The Panamanian Government has placed an order for half a dozen AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. AgustaWestland announces the signing of a contract by the Government of Panama Tuesday. The contract also includes pilot and maintainer conversion to type training. Four aircraft will be equipped to perform a wide range of national and public security roles, one will be used for utility missions and the last aircraft will be used to transport senior government officials and other VIPs.

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The aircraft's pair of PT6C-67C turboshaft engines, each producing 1,679 shp, give the AW139 a maximum cruise speed of 167 knots, a range of over 600 miles, or an endurance of over 5 hours with auxiliary fuel, which AgustaWestland says makes it well suited to long range transport and border patrol missions. The cockpit includes a Honeywell Primus Epic fully integrated avionics system, a 4-axis digital Automatic Flight Control System and large flat panel colour displays - reducing pilot workload and allowing the crew to concentrate on the mission.

This latest contract for AW139s further expands the presence of AgustaWestland in the Panamanian helicopter market where the company has already sold four AW119Ke single engine helicopters.

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