The most advanced multi-role helicopter
The versatility of the AW101 platform permits customers to configure the helicopter for a wide range of primary and secondary roles. Designed with sophisticated avionics and mission systems, coupled with long range and endurance, it provides operational persistence for all missions. This mission flexibility makes the AW101 the most advanced, versatile and capable multi-role helicopter available today.
Missions & Features
Mission Capability
Exceptional performance and comprehensive self-protection measures enable the AW101 to operate worldwide in the most demanding theatres. The aircraft has the inherent flexibility required to provide Tactical Troop Transport, Utility Support, Medical and Casualty Evacuation, Search and Rescue (SAR) and Personnel Recovery missions.
Outstanding technology
The AW101 design's harnesses technologies from the forefront of industry that are fully integrated throughout the avionics and mission suite to deliver exceptional situational awareness, rapid tactical assessment and ultimate mission effectiveness.
Inherent safety and survivability
Extensive redundancy in structures, avionics and critical systems, combined with a three-engine configuration and proven 30 minute run-dry transmission capability, ensures the highest standards of safety. An advanced defensive aids suite, ballistic protection and weapons ensures survivability in high threat environments.
Exceptional cabin flexibility
The AW101 provides customers with greater mission flexibility thanks to a comprehensive range of equipment that enables the platform to be configured for swing role operations. The large sliding door and rear ramp ensure rapid personnel ingress/egress and equipment loading/unloading.
Mission Capability
With the capability and persistence to extend the limits of maritime operations, the AW101 provides full spectrum Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO), Anti Surface Warfare (ASuW), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) and Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) capability.
Outstanding technology
The AW101's design harnesses technologies at the forefront of industry that are fully integrated throughout the avionics and mission suite to deliver exceptional situational awareness, rapid tactical assessment and ultimate mission effectiveness.
Inherent safety and survivability
Focused on survivability, the AW101's design is driven by customer demands to operate autonomously in harsh weather and hostile locations. Extensive redundancy in structures, avionics and critical systems, combined with the three engine configuration and proven 30 minute run-dry transmission capability, ensures the highest standards of safety.
Exceptional cabin flexibility
The AW101 provides customers with greater mission flexibility, thanks to a comprehensive range of equipment that enables the platform to be configured for swing role operations. The large sliding door and rear ramp ensure rapid personnel ingress/egress and equipment loading/unloading.
Mission capability
Already selected by leading Search and Rescue (SAR) customers worldwide, the AW101 has earned an unparalleled reputation as the most capable platform with superior range and endurance. The capabilities of the AW101 in Combat SAR (CSAR) missions ensure first response medical assistance and recovery/extraction of personnel in hostile or denied environments.
Outstanding technology
The AW101 sets the benchmark for all-weather SAR operations thanks to its performance and leading technologies, along with a wide range of mission systems such as Synthetic Vision, Obstacle Proximity System, AESA radar and HD EO sensor. Tactical communications enable the helicopter to integrate into the modern digital battlespace providing voice, data and video communication capability.
Inherent safety and survivability
Extensive redundancy in structures, avionics and critical systems, combined with the three engine configuration ensures the highest standards of safety. Scalable Defensive Aids solutions provide the capability to discern and suppress encountered threats, whilst the Crew Served Weapons enable the helicopter to provide fire suppression during recovery operations.
Exceptional cabin flexibility
The AW101 can rescue more than 20 survivors in a single mission whilst simultaneously delivering specialised trauma treatment. With a cabin capable of evacuating more than 50 people in one lift, the helicopter is ideal for natural disaster response operations. The rear ramp enables the transportation and rapid deployments of recovery teams or Special Forces vehicles.
Technical data
Maximum Gross Weight
15,600 kg 34,390 lb
Powerplant
3 x General Electric CT7-8E
Overall length
22.83 m 74 ft 11 in
Overall height
6.66 m 21 ft 10 in
Rotor diameter
18.60 m 61 ft 0 in
Capacity
Crew 2-4
Passenger 25+ crashworthy
Max Cruise Speed (ISA, MGW, SL, MCP)
277 km/h 150 kt
Rate of climb (ISA, MGW, SL, MCP)
9.5 m/s 1,880 ft/min
HIGE (ISA, MGW)
3,307 m 10,850 ft
Max Range (ISA, MGW)*
1500 km 810 nm
*Twin Engine Cruise
Max Endurance (ISA, MGW)*
6 h 50 min
*Twin Engine Cruise
AW101 Customers will benefit from the Mid-Life Upgrade program that will increase the life of the in-service fleet with the conversion to the latest standard and systems (avionic, mission systems, radars and sensors), ensuring increased capacity and capability whilst improving the fleet’s reliability and availability.
