Next-generation versatility
The AW169 meets the growing demand for a next-generation helicopter that combines class-leading performance with superior range and safety. The versatile AW169 brings unrivalled operating capability in the most challenging conditions. It also features a unique-in-class Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) mode that ensures mission-readiness with rotors stopped and enhanced ground safety.
Missions & Features
Dedicated to saving lives
The AW169 is designed around patient needs and is the ideal platform for life-saving primary and secondary missions, and rescue services. Thanks to its advanced technologies and flexibility, the AW169 ensures a rapid emergency response, even for long-distance inter-hospital transport or for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Search and Rescue (SAR) missions at high altitude.
Advanced technology and safety
The AW169 ensures the highest levels of safety. It meets all the latest certification standards and regulations, while the glass cockpit combines latest-generation avionics with exceptional external visibility. This maximises situational awareness and minimises pilot workload during day and night operations, increasing operational safety.
Exceptional cabin flexibility
The helicopter has the largest cabin in its class. The flexible design can accommodate two stretchers, either longitudinally or transversely along with a full suite of advanced life-support equipment. Wide sliding doors allow easy access, while the spacious cabin ensures entire access to the patient. A large baggage compartment is available to store additional stretchers and equipment.
There when it counts
The AW169 ensures that air medical professionals can be there when it counts, providing the best patient care. APU mode enables operation of the environmental control system, radios and medical devices when the rotors are stopped. Capable provides Category A performance capabilities with no limitations in a wide range of operating conditions, including ‘hot and high’.
Technical data
Max Gross Weight
4,600 kg; 10,141 lb
Increased Gross Weight
4,800 kg; 10,582 lb*
*Available as a kit
Powerplant
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210A1 Turboshafts with FADEC
Overall length
14.65 m; 48 ft 01 in*
*Rotors turning
Overall height
4.56 m; 14 ft 12 in*
*Rotors turning
Rotor diameter
12.12 m; 39 ft 09 in
Capacity
Crew 1-2
Passengers up to 11
MAX CRUISE SPEED (ISA, @5.000 ft, MTOW)
268 km/h; 145 KTAS
HIGE (ISA)
4,572 m 15,000 ft
HOGE (ISA)
3,870 m 12,700 ft
MAX RANGE (ISA, @5.000 ft, MTOW)
748 km; 404 nm*
MAX ENDURANCE (ISA, @5.000 ft, MTOW)
3 h 55 min