AgustaWestland Helicopter AW189

The AW189 is the latest-generation, high performance 8.3 / 8.6 tonne twin-engine helicopter, designed to answer the growing market demand for a versatile, affordable, multirole platform. The platform exceeds the most recent FAA and EASA Part 29 safety standards, ideal for demanding SAR and offshore operator requirements and benefits from an industry-leading 50 minutes ‘dry-run’ capability on the main gearbox. The cockpit features an advanced, open-architecture avionics suite with fully digital glass cockpit, incorporating advanced situational awareness technologies to minimise pilot workload and optimise mission-effectivenes s. Leading Features MTOW: 8,300/8,600 kg Powerplant: 2 x General Electric GE CT7-2E1 (2,000 shp class each) with FADEC and built-in particle separator and one APU (60 kW) Crew/passengers: 1 or 2 pilots and up to 19 passengers Technical Data Certification category EASA CS-29/FAR Part 29 Dimensions Overall length* 17.60 m 57 ft 09 in Overall height 5.06 m 16 ft 07 in Rotor Diameter 14.60 m 47 ft 11 in Propulsion Powerplant 2 x General Electric CT7-2E1 Turboshaft with FADEC, (2000 shp class each), and 1 x APU (60 kW) Engine Rating AEO Take off power 2 x 1,479 kW 2 x 1,983 shp OEI 2.5 min contingency power 1,570 kW 2,104 shp Weight Max Take Off weight (MTOW) 8,300/8,600* kg 18,298/18,960* lb Capacity Crew 1-2 Passenger seating Up to 19 Baggage compartment 2.4 cu. m 85 cu. ft Performance VNE (IAS) 313 km/h 169 kt Cruise Speed 269-287 km/h 145-155 kt Rate of Climb 9.9 m/s 1,960 ft/min HOGE 2,673 m 8,770 ft Range** 907 km 490 nm Endurance** 4 h 40 min * An optional MTOW (Internal) of 8,600 kg (18,960 lb) is available as a kit ** No reserve