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CONTENTS

Proven Leader - Ready Now 1

Wide Body Comfort 2

Cabin Layout - The Finishing Touch 3

Large Capacity 4

Long Range 5

Operational Survivability 6

Safety and Survivability 7

Modern Technology 8

Specifi cation 13

Performance 17

Customer Support 18

Customer Benefi ts 20

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PROVEN LEADER - READY NOW

When it comes to fl ying a Head of State, only the best helicopter will do. That is why the AW101 medium-lift executive aircraft is the right choice.AW101 VVIP combines the most advanced technologies, mission systems and manufacturing expertise with a proven, mature aircraft design to deliver a superior helicopter system.

TRIED AND TESTED

• The AW101 design has logged missions around the world, including the Middle East and the Balkans

• AW101’s have been delivered to customers world-wide.

THE BEST CHOICE FOR THE VVIP

• AW101 VVIP is a helicopter for the 21st Century with its advanced and integrated avionics, navigation, communications and security systems

• AW101 is a safe, mature and technologically superior helicopter

• Three powerful engines provide signifi cant safety margins in critical moments of fl ight

• With the largest cabin in its class and the latest vibration reduction technology, AW101 provides the best VVIP suite in the sky

• Benefi ts from the latest AW101 product developments, with new more powerful engines, enhanced environmental control and avionic systems

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PASSENGER AND CREW COMFORT

• New environmental cooling system- Installed under the cabin fl oor to keep cabin space

advantage- Ground operating capability for pre-fl ight cooling

• Unique, award-winning ‘ACSR’ anti-vibration system that provides the smooth ride and feel of an airplane

• Passenger doors at front and rear of the cabin• Low internal noise levels.

Designed with the comfort of its passengers in mind, the AW101 cabin measures 1.83 m in height and a full 2.49 m width.

The cabin height allows passengers to walk around and stretch their legs or to sit back and enjoy the spacious surroundings.

WIDE BODY CABIN LAYOUTS

The wide body cabin provides the customer with a limitless range of layout options to meet the most exacting standards for the transport of Heads of State or Leaders of Government and Industry.

WIDE BODY COMFORT

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CABIN LAYOUT - THE FINISHING TOUCHINDIVIDUAL DESIGNS

Custom interiors for Heads of State and corporate clients are available, benefi ting from the knowledge and experience of AgustaWestland.

Every interior is individually designed and crafted to satisfy the customer’s unique requirements.

PERSONALISED EQUIPMENT OPTIONS

AW101 has the space to ensure VVIPs are provided with the highest levels of comfort and all the facilities that can be expected aboard an executive aircraft.

• Cabin environmental control system with enhanced air conditioning

• Video entertainment systems with personal monitors

• Custom-designed seats and furniture

• Music and radio sound system

• Galley facilities• Washroom facilities• VVIP interphone system• Secure communications

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2.00m 2.49m

1.55m

1.80mCargo Door

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0.90mPersonnel Door

THREE CABINS IN ONE

AW101’s 6.5 m long main cabin provides space for two or three distinct accommodation zones.

Separate cabins help maintain VIP cabin environment with airstair open and minimises cabin noise during fl ight.

OPTIONS INCLUDE:

• Private suite with separate airstair entrance• Communications equipment• Self-contained suite for aides and

accompanying personnel • Separate access for aides and accompanying

personnel• Galley• Washroom• Emergency medical treatment equipment

LARGE CAPACITY

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LONG RANGE

LONG RANGE, HIGH SPEED

No other helicopter delivers such long range capability, performance and value with a spacious wide body cabin.

• 1,000 km range (4 fuel tanks)• 150 knots cruise speed• Day / Night Instrument

Flight Rules (IFR) Operations

• All weather operations -45°C to +50°C.

Washington

New York

Kuwait

Bahrain

Riyadh Doha Muscat

Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur

Ottawa

Indianapolis

Savannah

Dublin

London Berlin

Paris

Brussels

Bern

Edinburgh

Bern

Rome

Tunis

BarcelonaSarajevo

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OPERATIONAL SURVIVABILITY

Fully Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (DAS) options, including:• Directed Infra Red Countermeasures (DIRCM)• Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS)• Radar Warning Receivers (RWR) • Laser Warning Receivers (LWR) - 360º azimuth coverage - Integrated with RWR display• Automatic Chaff and Flare counter-measure dispensing

system (CMDS) - Six dispensers with any combination of chaff and

fl ares - Supports manual or automated operation - Fully programmable response

• RWR SENSORS

• CHAFF & FLARE DISPENSERS

• LWR SENSOR

• MAWS

• DIRCM

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SURVIVABILITY

• High agility and power margins provide excellent fl ying qualities and added safety when operating from restricted sites and roof top helipads

• Widely separated engines and critical systems maximize survivability

• Multiple load paths and high system redundancy greatly increase survivability

• Proven 30 minute gearbox run-dry capability after total loss of oil

• Optional self-sealing fuel tanks

20G CRASHWORTHINESS

• Crashworthy fuel system with self- sealing breakaway couplings

• Airframe structure designed to withstand impact without compromising cabin volume

• Crashworthy seats for crew and cabin• High energy absorption landing gear• Reinforced cabin fl oor

SAFETY & SURVIVABILITY

SAFETY

• Fully integrated HUMS monitoring of engines and transmission provides advanced warning of any potential failure before safety is compromised

• Cabin windows act as additional emergency exits• Cabin doors on both sides of fuselage• Cockpit crew dedicated emergency exits• Emergency fl otation gear keeps aircraft afl oat in sea state 6• Flight data and cockpit voice recorders• Automatically Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ADELT)

MEETS CIVIL AND MILITARY SAFETY STANDARDS

The AW101 meets, and in many cases exceeds, the most stringent safety standards currently laid down by civil and military airworthiness authorities around the world.

CIVIL CERTIFIED BY:• CAA - United Kingdom• FAA - USA• RAI/ENAC - Italy• JCAB - Japan• EASA

MILITARY QUALIFIED BY:• United Kingdom • Italy• USA (NAVAIR) - ongoing • Canada

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LOW WORKLOAD ERGONOMIC COCKPIT

Advanced ‘dark’ cockpit design reduces crew workload by continuously monitoring systems for the crew and only providing warnings if crew action is necessary.

MODERN COCKPIT & AVIONICS

• Full colour, integrated electronic instrument system• Optimum presentation of data for low crew workload• Single pilot operation• Fully integrated core avionics system

MODERN TECHNOLOGY

COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED HEALTH & USAGE MONITORING SYSTEM (HUMS)

HUMS ensures the maximum safe life of components is achieved to keep operating costs and maintenance to a minimum.• Provides real time monitoring of fl ight critical systems and

components• Gives warnings of potential failures before they become a

safety hazard• In-Built Check Out System (IBCOS)• Built-In Test Equipment (BITE)

AFCS

Fully coupled digital, dual-redundant automatic fl ight control system performs:• Standard search patterns• Automatic transitions to and from the hover• Category II approaches• Normal piloting functions

AFCS modes include:• Altitude and airspeed hold• Heading and vertical speed acquire• Transition down and up• Hover hold and trim• Navigation

SENSORS

• Weather Radar• TCAS• GPWS

NAVIGATION

• Embedded GPS/INS homing• Doppler

• Full IFR RADNAV suite

MONITORING

SYSTEM HEALTH MONITORING USAGE MONITORING

Airframe Aircraft Operating

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Avionics Fault Detection

(Parallel Testing)

(Requested Testing)

Engines Wear Debris Low Cycle Fatigue

Performance Thermal Fatigue

Thermal Creep

Transmission Wear Debris Torque

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MODERN TECHNOLOGY

MULTIPLE LOAD PATHS AND DAMAGE TOLERANCE

• Structure designed with multiple load paths for increased safety and damage tolerance

• Main rotor head incorporates multiple load paths

ROTOR HEAD

• Elastomeric bearings reduce maintenance• 5% hinge offset for greater agility

COMPOSITE BLADES

• 30% greater effi ciency than conventional blades of similar size

• Greater damage tolerance• Nominal 10,000 hour life• Reduced maintenance requirements

SYSTEM REDUNDANCY

• Three hydraulic systems• Dual electrical generation system with APU generator and

battery backup• Dual fuel booster pumps with fuel tank crossfeed system;

any engine can be supplied from any fuel tank

ACSR (ACTIVE CONTROL OF STRUCTURAL RESPONSE)

An award winning system that uses computer controlled forces to reduce the helicopter’s basic vibration to very low levels. Effective throughout the fl ight envelope, ACSR contributes to:• Reduced life cycle costs• Reduced structural fatigue• Greater avionic systems reliability• Improved crew work environment and survivor comfort

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THE IDEAL VVIP TRANSPORT

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MODERN TECHNOLOGY

MODERN AIRFRAME

• Simple, modular design• Fail safe and damage tolerant design• Large carrying capacity• Extensive corrosion protection• Crashworthy design• Low maintenance requirements

MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX

• Advanced load sharing design• Four reduction stages including fi nal epicyclic output• Damage tolerant mountings• Dual lubrication circuits• 30 minute run-dry capability• Independent load paths for each engine input up to

third reduction stage

POWERPLANTS

ENGINES:• Three engine confi guration• Superior one engine inoperative (OEI) performance –

can safely complete mission with two engines• Modern engines with FADEC and inlet particle separator

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT:• Provides air power to start main engines• Provides electrical and hydraulic power when main

engines are not in use

ICE PROTECTION

• Capable of all weather operations including fl ight into known icing conditions with integrated ice protection system

LIGHTNING STRIKE PROTECTION

• Tested to worst case, full threat (200,000 A) environment

• Immunity to multiple burst and multiple strike effects• Proven whole aircraft system and test equipment bench

tests

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SPECIFICATION

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4.10m DIA

7.00m1.60m

4.70m

19.53m

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4.50m

18.60m DIA

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SPECIFICATION

AIRFRAME

Modular airframe of aluminium alloy and composite construction

Constant cross section cabin

Integral footsteps, handholds, work platforms and walkways for easy access to transmission and rotor system

Sliding fairings and access panels for easy access

Cabin windows – jettisonable for emergency exit

Crashworthy pilot’s and co-pilot’s seats

Active Control of Structural Response (ACSR) active vibration control system

Cockpit and cabin environmental control system

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Three integrated hydraulic power supplies

Emergency accumulator

Hydraulic system control panel

POWERPLANT & FUEL SYSTEM

Three CT7-8E (RTM322 option) engines with integral inlet particle separators

Auxiliary Power Unit for engine start and ground power

Three air starters

Four crashworthy fuel tank system with option of self-sealing tanks

Single-point pressure refuelling and defuelling

Gravity refuelling point for each fuel tank

Fuel gauging system

Fuel system control panel

Duplex fuel boost pumps

Anti-iced windscreens with washing and wiping systems

Retractable tricycle landing gear with steering and braking system

High levels of corrosion protection

Port cabin door (sliding or airstair)

Starboard sliding cabin cargo door

Two easy access avionics cabinets

Two jettisonable cockpit emergency exits

Primary and standby pitot static systems

Cockpit, cabin and avionic bay environmental control systems

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SPECIFICATION

ROTORS AND CONTROLS

Five-blade composite articulated main rotor system with elastomeric bearings and dual load paths

Composite main rotor blades with optional de-icing system

Four-blade articulated tail rotor

Three duplex main rotor servo actuators

One duplex tail rotor servo actuator

Pilot and co-pilot fl ying controls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Two 90 kVA generators

One 25 kVA generator

One 25 Ahr battery

AC and DC ground power points

Cockpit lighting

Cabin lighting

Anti-collision lights and navigation lights

Two landing lights, one steerable

Emergency lighting system

Electrical generation system control panel

TRANSMISSION

Main gearbox with three engine inputs and dual lubrication system

Accessory gearbox

Intermediate gearbox and tail rotor gearbox with interconnecting driveshafts

Quantitative debris monitors

Rotor brake

AVIONICS

Glass cockpit with colour electronic LCD units

Two fl ight/navigation display mode selectors

Two avionic system management computers

Data transfer module

Multifunction control and display units

Dual duplex digital automatic fl ight control system

Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS)

Cockpit caution warning system

Power systems display mode selector

Standby instruments

Central warning system

Communication and navigation suite

Cockpit and Cabin Intercommunication System (ICS)

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SPECIFICATION

POWERPLANT RATINGS - CT7-8E or RTM322 (option)*

ENGINE RATING ENGINES OPERATING shp kW

5 min Take-off 3 2527 1884

30 min IRP 3 2488 1855

2 min Contingency 2 2522 1881

Max Continuous 3 2041

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2.5 min Take-off 4161 5580 102 112

30 min Take-off 3955 5304 102 106.5

Max Continuous 3715 4982 102 100

2.5 min OEI 3096 4152 102 125

Continuous OEI 2774 3720 102 112

WEIGHTS

kg lb

Maximum Gross Weight 15600 34392

Typical Useful Load in VVIP confi guration 5300 11685

FUEL CAPACITIES

Two standards of fuel tanks are available offering increasing levels of protection

4-Tank Installation Litres US Gallons kg

Crashworthy Tanks 4160 1100 3328

Self-Sealing Tanks 4094 1080 3275

* The fi gures in this chart are for CT7-8E. RTM322 fi gures are projected to be similar

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PERFORMANCE

ALL ENGINES OPERATING

ISA

Maximum Cruise Speed 150 knots 278 km/h

Recommended Cruise Speed 136 knots 252 km/h

Best Range Fuel Flow** 1686 lb/hr 764 kg/h

Best Endurance Speed 84 knots 155 km/h

Hover In Ground Effect 11300 ft 3444 m

Hover Out of Ground Effect 3500 ft 1067 m

Oblique Rate of Climb 2067 ft/min 10.5 m/s

ISA +20°C

Hover In Ground Effect 8400 ft 2560 m

Hover out of Ground Effect 1300 ft 396 m

ISA +35°C

Hover In Ground Effect 4900 ft 1493 m

Hover Out of Ground Effect Sea Level -

CAT A (SAFE FLYAWAY) PERFORMANCE

• ISA+35°C, 4500 ft (1371 m),

Maximum Gross Mass 15600 kg

with the CT7-8E engine

• The three-engine AW101 has 75% of

take-off power available for OEI fl yaways,

compared with 60% for typical two-engine

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ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE

ISA

Maximum Weight to HIGE 31859 lb 14451 kg

Oblique Rate of Climb 1130 ft/min 5.7 m/s

Service Ceiling 10000 ft 3050 m

ISA +35°C

Service Ceiling 6900 ft 2103 m

** At typical mid mission mass

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

The AW101 benefi ts from the continuous application of an extensive Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) process. The delivered aircraft meets demanding supportability requirements while operators receive effi cient, cost-effective product support services.

A comprehensive database of support information generated by Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) is continuously improved by feedback from operators

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

The AW101 benefi ts from:• Maintenance Planning within LSA using MSG-3

(Maintenance Steering Group 3) logic• Civil Airworthiness Authorities’ Maintenance Review

Board• Scheduled maintenance tasks performed after a

minimum of 200 fl ying hours• UK MoD contract for maximum preventative maintenance

of 1.7 man hours per fl ying hour

INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS

The AW101 IETPs comprise:• ’State-of-the-Art’ electronic publishing technology• Fully validated data held on an extensive modular

database• Specifi cation S1000D chapter structure and illustrated

parts catalogue• Hyperlinks to electronic ground station download facility

RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY

The AW101 has undergone the most intensive reliability and maintainability development and maturity testing. The results have shown that all targets for the helicopter have been exceeded. It has completed over eight years of operation in a wide range of military and civil roles.

MATERIAL SUPPORT

The operator’s spares pack is based on:• Analysis of the defi ned maintenance tasks• Specifi c aircraft confi guration• Innovative, cost-effective support arrangements tailored

to operator requirements

Operators can be fully involved in the analysis, which uses the LSA database and a comprehensive Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) based on a version of the Equipment Designer Cost Analysis System (EDCAS).

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

CUSTOMER TRAINING

The AW101 is supported by training centres with the latest training technologies, training pilots and maintainers in all aspects of the AW101 operations and maintenance.Our training services include:• Training needs analysis, course design and media

selection• Development and preparation of courseware and course

materials• Computer Based Training• Delivery of On-Site Courses• Comprehensive, long-term Training Services• Turn-key Training Solutions and Equipment Supply• Simulators• Cockpit Procedure Trainers• Part-Task Trainers

REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

Factory Repair and Overhaul is supported by comprehensive facilities covering all aspects of the aircraft, including:• Airframe• Rotor blades• Avionics• Transmissions• Hydraulics

Repair and Overhaul can also be established at customers’ facilities to provide a highly responsive service.

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CUSTOMER BENEFITS

The AW101 provides unmatched role fl exibility providing customers with a cost-effective solution to a wide range of VVIP requirements.

AW101 offers the following crucial advantages for VVIP Operations:

• Unique safety characteristics provided by three-engine confi guration and advanced monitoring systems

• Large, clear cabin volume that enables passengers to move around freely at their leisure and provides unrivalled space for VVIPs

• Low levels of cabin noise and vibration, equivalent to fi xed wing aircraft

• New engines with increased performance capabilities to achieve essential demands for ‘hot and high’ operations

• Proven availability, reliability and maintainability levels that surpass all similar helicopter types

• Unsurpassed fl exibility demonstrated by multi-role operations in the world’s most demanding environments

• Enhanced environmental cooling systems for comfort in high temperature environments.

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