Thu, Aug 06, 2009
24 Will Eventually Be In The Italian Fleet
AgustaWestland delivered the 21st AW101 three engine
medium/heavy helicopter to the Italian Navy Tuesday. The aircraft
was greeted with an official ceremony held at Maristaeli Luni naval
base in Italy. This Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)/Anti-Surface
Warfare (ASuW) configured aircraft is the first unit of the last
AW101 batch for the service which has committed to a total of 24
AW101s.
The Italian Navy is already operating 8 ASW/ASuW, 4 HEW
(helicopter early warning) and 8 amphibious support helicopters.
The Italian Navy's AW101s ASW and HEW variants are among the most
advanced naval helicopters in service today and have been
successfully deployed on overseas operations providing a major
contribution to international maritime operations. The long range
and endurance of the AW101 combined with the capabilities of its
sensors and onboard processors make it a highly effective naval
helicopter.
Recently the Italian Navy supported the G8 Forum in Italy using
the AW101 to perform transport for heads of state and government
officials. The AW101 was chosen due to its safety, cabin space and
comfort.
The maritime variant of the AW101 is in service with the Italian
Navy and the UK's Royal Navy having replaced the Sea King
helicopter in a number of ship and shore based roles. Also the
Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has chosen the AW101
for Airborne Mine Countermeasures and Antarctic Survey operations
designated the MCH101 and the CH101 respectively.
Over 170 AW101 helicopters have been ordered so far by customers
worldwide to perform a number of roles.
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