RNZAF AgustaWestland A109 Light Utility Helicopter Departs from Wellington скачать в хорошем качестве

RNZAF AgustaWestland A109 Light Utility Helicopter Departs from Wellington

Royal New Zealand Airforce AgustaWestland A109 Light Utility Helicopter Starts up and departs from Wellington Airport following the conclusion of the Lifeflight Open day. Skip to the 10:00 mark if you want to just see it take off. Apologies for it being a bit shaky, that Wellington wind along with the downwash was incredibly powerful The A109LUH is part of the Defence Force's helicopter training system that includes a virtual interactive procedural trainer, a full flight simulator, and the fleet of five helicopters. This provides them with a comprehensive and cost-effective means of training aircrew prior to operational conversion onto the NH90 or Seasprite helicopters. In addition to its training role, the A109LUH is utilised in various operational tasks, including support to other government agencies, disaster relief, and personnel transport in a light utility role. Specifications Aircraft: A109 LUH Manufacturer: AgustaWestland (Italy) Power plant:Two Turbomeca Arrius 2K2 turboshaft engines capable of producing 609 Shaft horse power (SHP) each. The transmission system is rated for a maximum of 900 SHP (normally 450 SHP x 2). Length: 12.939m Fuselage length: 11.429m Rotor diameter: 10.830m Height: 3.421m Empty weight: 2200kg Undercarriage: Retractable tricycle (wheeled) Max take-off weight: 3175kg (3200kg with external load) Max underslung load: 1000kg Useful load on cargo hook: 500kg Rescue hoist: Can lift 270kg or two people Max cruise speed: 285kph Normal ferry range: 650km Normal endurance: 3 hours 30 minutes Standard crew: Two pilots and one or two helicopter loadmasters Seating: The A109LUH has two pilot seats and a maximum of six seats in the rear cabin Equipment: Glass cockpit (fully Night Vision Goggle compatible) with moving map, advanced flight management system, four-axis autopilot, fitted with radios for interoperability with other military partners and civil agencies, and emergency floats. Armament: Single pintle mounted 7.62mm MAG 58 Machine Gun Protection: Full cockpit and rear cabin ballistic protection