LEONARDO HELICOPTERS

AW139M
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DELIVERING CAPABILITY FOR DEMANDING
MISSIONS
The AW139M is the m ilitary version of the
Rescue Hoist
AW139, the m arket leading helicopter that
sets the standard for twin engine
interm ediate class. Developed to m eet the
requirem ents of governm ent, hom eland
security and m ilitary users, the AW139M has 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada
PT6C-67C engines
been designed to perform a wide range of
m issions in the m ost challenging
environm ents.

Operators worldwide benefit from advanced technology,

high power margins and inherent high levels of safety and
survivability. Day/Night VFR, IFR and NVIS operations are
enabled by state-of-the-art digital avionics that enhance
situational awareness and reduce pilot workload.
The largest reconfigurable cabin in its class maximises
operational flexibility and allows the rapid installation of
mission, role equipment and weapons to meet operational Self-sealing Crashworthy Fuel Tanks
requirements.

Combining cutting edge technology, unmatched

performance and unrivalled safety, the AW139M is the best
solution in the most challenging conditions, all over the
world.

Chaff and Flare Dispenser

AW139M KEY FEATURES

AIR VEHICLE CORE AVIONICS
• Compact footprint for confined area • NVG Compatible Cockpit Display System
operations (D-Value 16.66 m) with four 8” x 10” colour Active Matrix Liquid
• Fully articulated Main and Tail Rotors Crystal Displays
providing agile handling during Nap • Additional 5th Display in Cockpit
of the Earth (NOE) flight • 4-axis Digital Automatic Flight Control System
• 60 min certified dry-run capable Main • Flight Management System (FMS)
Gearbox • Communication System including Dual VHF
• Large Cabin 2.70 m (l) x 2.10 m (w) x 1.42 m (h); and Intercom System
Cabin Volume 8 m3 • Navigation System including Dual VOR, DME,
• Two large sliding doors (1.6 m wide) ADF, GPS, IRS TACAN
• Critical systems redundancy • Identification Systems
• Bird-strike resistance • Cockpit Voice & Flight Data Recorder
• Crashworthiness to latest standards • Health & Usage Monitoring System
• Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS)
• HIRF / LEMP / EMC resistant

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 Fully articulated Main
and Tail Rotors

Secure communications
including V/UHF/HF

NVG Compatible Glass Cockpit

Defensive Aids Suite

including RWR, LWR, MVR

Nose-mounted
surveillance, search
and weather radar

Electro-Optical / Infra-Red
(EO/IR) with Laser Range
Finder and Illuminator

Searchlight

Cargo Hook

Bubble cabin windows or

sliding windows

CABIN SPACE AND ACCESSIBILITY

Designed with inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation, the

AW139M's largest in class unobstructed cabin provides space for the rapid
transport of heavily laden troops and mission equipment in support of high-tempo
operations. Large sliding doors on both sides of the helicopter and low floor height
enable rapid ingress and egress of troops, ease of loading and unloading of cargo
and equipment and rapid loading of NATO stretchers on the ground. Fast roping
operations enables troop insertion from the hover, whilst allowing simultaneous
threat suppression from window mounted crew-served weapons.

The cabin space enables the rapid installation of mission and role equipment
including a fully integrated mission console. Additional mission equipment, such
as stretchers can be stowed in the large storage area behind the cabin. Optionally
accessible from the cabin in flight, it keeps cabin space free for operations.

The cabin can be rapidly reconfigured from Troop Transport and Cargo Re-Supply
into more demanding configurations, including MEDEVAC, CASEVAC, SAR, SF/
CSAR and C2/ISR.

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MISSION & ROLE EQUIPMENT

A wide range of mission and role equipment can be installed on the AW139M,
further enhancing its operational effectiveness. This includes, but is not limited
to the following.

ROLE EQUIPMENT AVIONIC EQUIPMENT

• Inlet Barrier Filters • Enhanced SAR modes and Hover mode
• Crashworthy Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks • Mil GPS, IFF, TACAN, IRS
• Ballistic Protection (Cockpit & Cabin Floor, • Military Communications including Secure
Cockpit Doors) Radios, Combat Tactical Radios, Blue Force
• IR Suppressor Tracker, Personnel Locator System, Video
• Wire Strike Protection System Downlink, Data Link 16 (KOR-24 GFE)
• 360° Coverage Obstacle Proximity LiDAR • Mode 5 IFF transponder
System (OPLS) • Defensive Aid Suite including Radar Warning
• Searchlight (NVG Compatible) Receiver (RWR), Laser Warning Receiver (LWR),
• IR Formation Lights Missile Warning System (MWS), Direct Infra Red
• Overwater Kit (Emergency Flotation & Life Counter Measure System (DIRCM) and
Rafts) Countermeasure Dispensing System (CMDS)
• Rappelling Hooks (3 LH + 3 RH) • Electro-Optic / Infra-Red (EO/IR) sensor with
• Fast Rope Attachments (RH & LH) optional Laser Range Finder / Designator
• Cargo Hook - Single or Dual HEC Type • Mission Console in cabin providing Tactical
• External Rescue Hoist- Single or Dual Type Awareness, Link Management and C2/ISR
• Folding Crashworthy Troop Seats • Digital Maps and Tactical Data Display
• Medical and Casualty Evacuation System • Weather / Search Radar
(up to 4 stretchers) • Synthetic Vision System
• Internal Auxiliary Fuel Tank • Enhanced Vision Systems
• Ice Protection Systems
WEAPON SYSTEMS
• Observation and Targeting System
• Internal: Pintle Mounted Machine Guns
7.62 mm (Doors / Windows), 12.7 mm (Doors)
• External: 2 x 12.7 mm Gun Pod
(250 or 400 rounds)
• External: 2 x 70 mm Rocket Launchers
(7 or 12 Tubes)

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AW139M CHARACTERISTICS

Weight (MTOW)
Max Take Off Weight (Internal) 6,400 kg (14,110 lb)
Increased Gross Weight (1) 6,800 kg (14,991 lb)
Increased Gross Weight (1) 7,000 kg (15,432 lb)

Propulsion
Powerplant: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C engines with FADEC

Engine Ratings
Take-Off Power (5 mins) 2 x 1,252 kW (2 x 1,679 shp)
Max Continuous Power 2 x 1,142 kW (2 x 1,531 shp)

Capacity
Crew 1 to 2
Passengers Up to 12 heavily / 15 lightly equipped troops

Dimensions
Overall Length (2) 16.66 m (54 ft 08 in)
Overall Height (2) 4.98 m (16 ft 04 in)
Rotor Diameter 13.80 m (45 ft 03 in)

Performance
VNE (ISA, SL) 309 km/h (167 kt)
Max Cruise Speed
(@5,000 FT, ISA, MGW, MCP) 306 km/h (165 kt)
HIGE (ISA, MGW, TOP) 4,672 m (15,327 ft)
HOGE (ISA, MGW, TOP) 2,476 m (8,123 ft)
Maximum Range
(@5,000 FT, ISA, MGW) (3) 1,187 km (641 nm)
Maximum Endurance
(@5,000 FT, ISA, MGW) (3) 5 h 38 min

(1)
Available as a Kit
(2)
Rotors turning
(3)
With auxiliary fuel tank - No reserve

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MULTI-ROLE CAPABILITY

TROOP TRANSPORT / SPECIAL FORCES OPERATIONS

The rapidly reconfigurable cabin provides crashworthy seating for up to 15
lightly equipped troops or 10 fully equipped troops in fore/aft and sideways
facing layouts. The fast roping system enables simultaneous egress of two
troops per side. Ballistic protection as well as window mounted crew served
weapons, can be provided.

CARGO RE-SUPPLY / EXTERNAL LIFT

The large 8 m3 constant section cabin, flat floor and large 1.6 m wide Typical Special Ops Configuration
cabin doors enable rapid loading and unloading of cargo and equipment.
Coupled with a 2,200 kg cargo hook capability, with “in cockpit” monitoring
the helicopter has the capacity to conduct effective resupply and lift
operations.

CASEVAC / MEDEVAC, C-SAR

The rapidly reconfigurable cabin enables designation for medical operations.
In addition to 4 forward facing seats, 2 stretchers can be mounted Typical Cargo Configuration
transversally on the flat floor to enable full body access to patients or 4 NATO
stretchers can be carried in a floor mounted module. Threat suppression can
be provided by crew served weapons in the forward windows on dedicated
cabin layout.

SEARCH & RESCUE

The cabin can be rapidly reconfigured with seats for hoist operator and medic
providing unobstructed space for hoist operations and injured recovery Typical CASEVAC/MEDEVAC Configuration
through the large cabin door. In-flight access to the 3.4 cu metre rear stowage
bay enables SAR mission equipment to be stowed outside of the cabin
area. Optional mission consoles enhance situational awareness and search
capabilities to further increase mission effectiveness.

COMMAND & CONTROL (C2), COMMUNICATIONS,

COMPUTERS (C4), INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE &
RECONNAISSANCE (ISR)
Typical SAR Configuration
Battlefield capabilities from C2 to C4ISR are provided depending on the
mission by means of a dedicated console in the cabin integrated with the
AW139M mission management, mission systems and sensors. This enables
the AW139M to collect, produce and disseminate time critical C2 and ISR
information to the Force.

CLOSE AIR SUPPORT/ARMED ESCORT

Close Air Support and Armed Escort capabilities are provided by the AW139M
Typical Command and Control
sighting, targeting and external weapon systems that complement window Configuration
and door mounted crew served weapons. Heavy machine gun pods and
guided / unguided rockets provide scalable threat suppression capabilities to
enhance combat effectiveness.

MARITIME CAPABILITY
The AW139M provides intermediate class multi-role maritime capability.
Lashing points and folding main rotor blades enable the AW139M to be
secured during adverse weather conditions and stowed in suitably sized
Typical Close Air Support Configuration
hangars. The wheeled undercarriage enables easy helicopter movement
using handling systems. AW139M has the capability to operate within the
electromagnetic environment associated with ship operations.

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SURVIVABILITY & CRASHWORTHINESS

Leveraging the major contributions to battlefield survivability made by Doctrine and Training, and Intelligence, Mission-
Planning and Re-Planning, the AW139M will survive in the modern battlefield. Platform and mission systems capabilities
enable the AW139M to avoid threats, avoid detection by threats, avoid acquisition by threats and avoid a hit.

Avoid Avoid Avoid Avoid

AW139M PLATFORM & SYSTEM CAPABILITIES Threat Detection Acquisition Hit
PLATFORM CAPABILITIES
• Range / Endurance (for routing / re-routing)
• Agility / Performance for NOE flight (terrain masking)
• Power margins for Hot & High / Performance
• De-Icing / Anti-Icing for Winter Operations
• Low Signatures (Visual, Acoustic and IR)
SYSTEM CAPABILITIES
• Day Night All Environment Operations
• Off-Board Mission Planning
• Situational Awareness: Digital Map
• Threat warning and geo-location: Radar / Laser / EW
• Comprehensive Voice, Video and Data Comms
• On-Board Mission Re-Planning
• Synthetic Vision / Terrain Avoidance Systems
• Sensors / Weapons capability –stand off from threats
• Counter threat (Chaff & Flare etc.)
• Threat Suppression

AW139M can survive small arms fire due to its inherent ballistic tolerance provided by damage tolerant / fail-safe rotor
blades, airframe structure and components, run-dry main gearbox, twin engines with fire suppression and turbine burst
containment, dual electrical and hydraulic systems, ballistic tolerant / self-sealing fuel tanks. In the unlikely event of a
crash, the AW139M provides crashworthy structures and seats, and crashworthy fuel tanks to minimize post-crash fire,
flotation equipment for emergency ditching, and rapid post-crash / post-ditching egress capability.

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 CUSTOMER SERVICES SOLUTIONS

The main objective of Leonardo's Helicopter Division

Support mission is to assist Customers in performing their
missions successfully. Fundamental to this is to ensure that
operational safety is as high as possible. Leonardo
continues to develop its support services and advanced
solutions in line with evolving Customer requirements. In
addition, the “Digital First” approach has been embraced at
360° and applied to all the stages of the helicopter journey,
starting from the earliest design and production phases to
long term support and operations. Today Leonardo offers
a full range of services to Customers. These can be
contracted individually or organised under integrated
support schemes where Leonardo is responsible for
performance elements that vary from the material logistics
support guarantee up to helicopter availability, moving the
boundaries of traditional support.

The range of services includes:

• Spare & Repairs: the Material Support Services

Organisation is accountable for material and logistics
provision of spares, repairs and overhauls services;
• Maintenance: in support of Customers, Leonardo is able
to provide Line and Base maintenance at Customer
facilities, utilising an extensive network of maintenance
service centres, or through company-owned and third
party organisations;
• Technical Services: Leonardo can provide an extensive
range of capabilities based on the latest standards for
interactive electronic technical publications, technical
query resolution, repair design and modification
assistance;
• Advanced Services: Leonardo can provide remote
support to the technicians through augmented reality
(HeliLink), Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS)
analysis, flight planning tools (SkyFlight), customised
logistics packages, upgrades from traditional paper-
based systems to a modern web-based approach
through online company portals, facilitating direct
access to company information. HELIconnect is the new
mobile application that gives Customers access to the
entire spectrum of digital services - via the “all-in-one”
app;
• Fleet Operations Centres: located across the globe,
available 24/7, to promptly help Customers to resolve
technical or logistic issues and in order to get back to
flight.

Repair Services

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CUSTOMER TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Leonardo, through its Helicopter Division, is a world leading To meet the demands of an ever changing operating
provider of professional training services, systems and environment our Simulation Learning & Support
solutions to a global Customer base. The company is fully Services Systems (SL&SS) teams have leveraged
committed to a training policy that enables our Customers to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf technology combined with
make the most effective safe use of their helicopters. OEM software solutions to provide award-winning, cost
With over 300 professional training personnel, Leonardo has effective training devices. These range from simple
delivered essential training to the world's helicopter operators computer based training courses through to
for over 65 years. Our team includes flying and technical maintenance training devices and full flight simulators
instructors with considerable military and civil helicopter (FFS), whilst the new ETD e-Motion brings together the
experience. The training capability for the AW139M, at the advantages of each of them to ensure maximum
Training Academy in Sesto Calende in Italy, features the latest efficiency. Also in the training domain, the data-driven
synthetic training devices combined with a comprehensive digital approach guarantees contextualized and
programme of training courses for air crew, rear crew, ground personalised courses exceeding all Customers' needs
crew and maintainers. In addition, Leonardo is developing a and requirements.
network of regional Training Centers to ensure that Customers
can access worldclass training at a time and place convenient
to them. The range of training solutions is evolving constantly.
Services include type rating courses in conjunction with basic
training, refresher training and complete turnkey solutions.
Leonardo's is also focusing on a variety of mission specific
training so that Customers can do more with their aircraft to
deliver total crew operational capability.

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