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Agusta A109 / Leonardo AW109 Light-Twin Helicopter Family

The Leonardo AW109 is the current name for the Agusta A109 light twin-engine helicopter family that first flew in 1971. Developed through retractable-wheel and skid-gear variants, the family combines a compact passenger cabin with high-speed twin-engine performance for corporate transport, emergency medical service, public-service, utility, training, and light military missions.

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Aliases
Agusta A109A109AgustaWestland AW109AW109A109 PowerAW109 GrandAW109 GrandNewAW109 TrekkerA109 LUHMH-68A Stingray
Family Name
Leonardo AW109
Full Name
Agusta A109 / Leonardo AW109 Light-Twin Helicopter Family
Roles
businessutilitytrainermilitaryair_ambulancesearch_and_rescue
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
The Leonardo AW109 is the current name for the Agusta A109 light twin-engine helicopter family that first flew in 1971. Developed through retractable-wheel and skid-gear variants, the family combines a compact passenger cabin with high-speed twin-engine performance for corporate transport, emergency medical service, public-service, utility, training, and light military missions.
First Flight Year
1,971
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Creation Time
July 30, 2026 at 02:38:22 UTC
Updated Time
July 30, 2026 at 02:38:22 UTC