Leonardo AW609 - Wikipedia
The Leonardo AW609, formerly the AgustaWestland AW609, and originally the Bell-Agusta BA609, is a twin-engined tiltrotor VTOL aircraft with an overall configuration similar to that of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. It is capable of landing vertically like a helicopter while having a range and speed in excess of conventional rotorcraft.
Agusta - AW609 TiltRotor
The AW609 TiltRotor is a revolutionary aircraft that will redefine point-to-point transportation by combining the the speed, range and altitude of a fixed-wing turboprop with the vertical take-off and landing versatility of a helicopter.
Civilian Tiltrotor Aircraft AW609 | Leonardo - Helicopters
Flying at almost twice the speed of a conventional helicopter, the AW609 features a comfortable pressurised cabin designed for cruising efficiently at 25,000 ft. Digital VFR/IFR avionics feature triple-redundant fly‑by‑wire controls to reduce pilot workload and maximise situational awareness.
AW609: Bringing Tiltrotor Technology To Civil Aviation
Mar 23, 2020 · The largest AW609 complement is the nine-passenger offshore transport variant. Credit: Leonardo. In conceptualizing and developing the V-22, Bell partnered with Boeing Helicopters, and in the...
First Production AW609 Tiltrotor Takes Flight - The Aviationist
Oct 31, 2022 · The AW609 is now a step closer to becoming the world’s first commercial tiltrotor on the civilian and public markets and is set to revolutionize the commercial aviation sector.
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Aug 31, 2022 · The AW609 is designed for flight into known icing conditions and meets the highest FAA requirements for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters including single-engine operation and autorotation.
The AW609 is designed for flight into known icing conditions and meets the highest FAA requirements for both airplanes and helicopters including single engine operation and autorotation. Get where you’re going, whether it’s 50 or over 500 miles, safely, quickly and in …
AW609, the future takes off right from your rooftop
Aug 10, 2022 · The AW609 will be the world’s first tiltrotor aircraft to obtain certification for civil use, radically changing our view of some of the uses of ‘conventional’ aircraft like passenger transportation and rescue missions. Just think, for example, of the way we currently travel from city to city, on business or for personal reasons.
The AW609 Is a V-22 Osprey-Inspired Private Plane | WIRED
Feb 7, 2018 · The AW609 tiltrotor aircraft is the civilian cousin of the larger, military V-22 Osprey, aimed at corporate aviation, search and rescue operations, and oil rig transport.
The AW609 is the perfect vehicle to support and supplement search and rescue (SAR) operations, maritime patrols and other public utility tasks to extend area coverage in migration control missions and to counter illegal trafficking.