Leonardo AW101 / EH101 Family
The Leonardo AW101 is a large three-engine multi-role helicopter developed jointly in Britain and Italy as the EH101. Its range, endurance, cabin volume, all-weather systems, and ability to cruise on two engines support maritime, transport, search-and-rescue, personnel-recovery, and medical missions. It serves in national fleets across several continents under names including Merlin and CH-149 Cormorant, with new production and major upgrades continuing.
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Identity
- Aliases
- AW101EH101AgustaWestland AW101Merlin helicopterCH-149 Cormorant
- Family Name
- Leonardo AW101
- Full Name
- Leonardo AW101 / EH101 Family
- Roles
- militaryutilitycargosearch_and_rescueair_ambulancereconnaissance
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- rotorcraft
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- vtol
- Description
- The Leonardo AW101 is a large three-engine multi-role helicopter developed jointly in Britain and Italy as the EH101. Its range, endurance, cabin volume, all-weather systems, and ability to cruise on two engines support maritime, transport, search-and-rescue, personnel-recovery, and medical missions. It serves in national fleets across several continents under names including Merlin and CH-149 Cormorant, with new production and major upgrades continuing.
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 13:05:52 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 13:05:52 UTC