Mon, Feb 21, 2011
Military Variant Of The Civilian AW139
The AW139M, which is the customized military version of the
multi-role, AW139 helicopter, has been introduced by
AgustaWestland. The military variant of the helicopter is
integrated with proven U.S. military technology for the U.S. Air
Force's Common Vertical Lift Support Program. The AW139M was
featured at the AFA Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, FL last
week.
"AgustaWestland meets every U.S. Air Force CVLSP mission
requirement while offering substantial acquisition and operational
savings," said R. Scott Rettig, chief executive officer,
AgustaWestland North America. "The innovation and investment made
by AgustaWestland ensures the lowest risk, most cost effective
replacement for the CVLSP platform."
Manufactured in the company's Philadelphia, PA, facility and
tailored with U.S. military technology from suppliers across the
nation, the AW139M includes a high-definition FLIR, self protection
equipment including infrared detection and countermeasures,
avionics and heavy duty landing gear. For military missions, the
AW139M features a low thermal and acoustic signature and is
available with a full ice protection system, allowing all-weather
operation at the U.S. Air Force's northern-tier missile bases.
The AW139M CVLSP also includes dedicated equipment such as
armored seats to improve crew protection; ballistically-tolerant,
self-sealing fuel tanks; and an external stores system for carrying
gun pods, missiles and air-to-ground rockets.
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