Leonardo - Aerospace, Defence and Security
AW009
New Brains, New Brawn.

The refined and attractive AgustaWestland AW009 is a cost-effective, multi-mission capable, light single-engine helicopter – an evolution of the rugged SW-4.
The mission-proven Rolls-Royce M250-C20R/2 (SP) engine ensures reliable, high performance; an optional M250-C30P engine upgrade will provide enhanced power handling for the most demanding mission.
An advanced ‘Genesys’ avionics display is now standard in every AW009 to ensure excellent situational awareness; pilots experience an intuitive, easy to fly platform with excellent range and endurance – essential for demanding training, law enforcement, passenger transport and utility operations.
LEADING FEATURES
MTOW: 1,800 kg (3,968 lb)
Powerplant: Rolls-Royce M250-C20R/2 (SP) engine / Rolls-Royce M250-C30P optionally available
Crew/Passengers: 1 pilot + 4 passengers / 2 pilots + 3 passengers
TECHNICAL DATA (with Rolls-Royce M250-C20R/2 (SP) engine)
Weights | ||
Max Gross Weight | 1,800 kg | 3,968 lb |
Sling Load Capacity | 650 kg | 1,433 lb |
Engine Rating | ||
Take off power (5 min) | 336 kW | 450 shp |
Maximum Continuous Power | 283 kW | 380 shp |
Transmission Rating | ||
Take off power (5 min) | 326 kW | 437 shp |
Maximum Continuous Power | 264 kW | 354 shp |
Fuel Capacity | ||
Standard | 471 l | 125 USgal |
Crew | ||
Pilots/Passengers | 1 pilot + 4 passengers | 2 pilots + 3 passengers |
External Dimensions | ||
Overall length (rotors turning) | 10.58 m | 34 ft 8 in |
Overall height (rotors turning) | 3.14 m | 10 ft 3 in |
Performance (ISA, MGW) | ||
VNE (SL) | 254 km/h | 137 kt |
Max cruise speed (SL-MCP) | 206 km/h | 111 kt |
Hovering IGE | 1,290 m | 4,232 ft |
Hovering OGE | 820 m | 2,690 ft |
Service Ceiling (MCP) | 3,900 m | 12,795 ft |
Max Range* | 752 km | 406 nm |
Max Endurance* | 5 h 03 min |
*No reserve, SL, ISA
STANDARD FEATURES
- Composite Rotor blades
- 3-bladed articulated hub for smooth ride
- Tuned and damped transmission mount
- Excellent visibility and user-friendly avionics
- Crashworthy adjustable seats (pilots and passengers)
- With one of the highest useful loads in its class
- Easy access to the cabin thanks to a front hinged door and a rearward sliding door, on both sides, without any strut in the middle, between them
- Ultra rugged landing gear to handle punishments
- Easy conversion between cargo and passenger configurations
- Spacious baggage compartment with direct external access
- Large aft fuel tank for safety and endurance
- Aluminum alloy fuselage with extensive use of composite materials
- Two composite tail rotor blades
- Reliable Rolls Royce 250 family engine
- Newly updated hydraulic boost control system
EQUIPMENT
The additional available equipment is:
- Engine fire extinguishing system
- Cabin heating system
- Windshield wipers
- Main rotor brake
- Skids springs
- Dual pilot instrument panel configuration and additional Com / Nav equipment
- Pilot training for day and night flights under simulated IFR conditions
- NVG training for day and night flights
- Cabin cargo transport equipment (up to 323 kg / 710 lb in the rear cabin, up to 90 kg / 198.5 lb in the front side cabin and further 150 kg / 331 lb in the baggage compartment)
- Cargo sling (650 kg / 1,433 lb)
- Bambi Bucket (455 liters/ 120 USgal)
AVIONICS
State-of-the-art Genesys Aerosystems cockpit, combined with exceptional external visibility, guarantees a superlative situational awareness.
The package includes:
- Ergonomic and low workload cockpit layout
- 6” x 8” EFIS display
- Integrated 3D Synthetic Vision with Highway-In-The-Sky navigation
- Integrated Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System (HTAWS) with worldwide terrain and obstacle database
- VHF / AM, VOR, GPS, ESIS
CIVIL COMMERCIAL USE
Executive and Private Transport
The AW009 flying qualities and high inherent safety make it also an optimum helicopter to transport up to 5 people: 1 pilot and up to 4 passengers.
Leading features
- The spacious cabin provides passengers with excellent comfort, ample legroom and individual adjustable crashworthy seats
- Superior external visibility for pilots and passengers
- Two rear sliding doors and two forward hinged doors allow for easy access
- Spacious baggage compartment with direct external access of 0.85 m3 / 30 ft3 volume and internal length of 1.47 m / 4.81 ft
- High Max Range and Endurance in light single engine helicopters class (up to MTOW=1,800 kg / 3,968 lb)
Security Services
Benefitting from modern technology, low operating cost, excellent flying characteristics and capable of operations in day and night VFR conditions; the AW009 is ideally-suited to police/security multi-mission requirements.
Leading features
- Spacious cockpit allowing ample space for the pilot and his/her Tactical Flight Officer
- Dual controls with hydraulic assistance, crashworthy seats, dual pilot instrument panel
- Communication and navigation units can be customized in accordance with the specific requirements of the customer
- Comprehensive range of mission specific equipment
- Comfortable working space for mission operator
- Spacious cabin to accommodate 1 stretcher and 1 attendant, plus equipment
- Excellent external visibility
- Competitive acquisition and operating costs
Utility
The cabin has been designed to provide high levels of operational flexibility. It can be quickly and easily reconfigured to a cargo solution layout capable of carrying up to 323 kg / 710 lb in the cabin, additional 90 kg / 198.5 lb in the place of co-pilot / passenger seat and further 150 kg / 331 lb in the baggage compartment.
Leading features
- Spacious cabin, easy to be reconfigured
- Cargo sling with maximum capacity 650 kg / 1,433 lb
- Bambi Bucket (455 liters / 120 USgal) for firefighting mission
- Excellent external visibility
- Competitive acquisition and operating costs
Training
The AW009 flying qualities and high inherent safety by design are essential attributes extremely suitable for training operations.
Leading features
- Available with dual controls
- Flight controls powered by hydraulic amplifier
- Crashworthy adjustable seats
- Good visibility through all windows
- Low vibration levels
- Dual-pilot avionics and navigation instrument panel configuration, additional communications equipment and double master cautions and warning lamps
- Capability for day and night flights under simulated IFR conditions
- Capability for NVG training flights