AW101 Multi-Rol

le
Maritime
Maritime Helicopter

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CONTENTS
Total Multi-Role
Flexibility

Large Capacity

Multi-Role Capability

Ship Compatibility

Aircraft Survivability
Equipment

Modern Technology

Safety & Survivability

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Specification

13

Performance

17

Customer Support

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Customer Benefits

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TOTAL MULTI-ROLE FLEXIBILITY

NEW CONCEPT
The AW101 is the latest variant of the EH101 helicopter.
The EH101 was designed for military, maritime and civil
roles. Its design and development was fully supported
by an extensive program of government and industry
funded research into the future requirements for medium
lift helicopters. Designed, developed and produced by
AgustaWestland, the AW101 has been in operational
service since 1999.
This brochure describes the maritime utility variant of the
AW101, which features new higher power engines and new
generation main rotor blades for enhanced hot and high
performance, and new cockpit displays for reduced pilot
workload and increased mission effectiveness.
FLEXIBLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE
The AW101 provides the flexibility and cost-effectiveness
demanded by its customers through:
New Technology
Large Capacity and Long Range
High Safety Levels
Superior Performance
Total Product Support
MULTI-ROLE DESIGN
Based on a common airframe and core systems, the AW101
is configured to meet the diverse multi-role requirements of
demanding maritime operations around the world.

ALL WEATHER CAPABILITY

The AW101 is designed to operate from ships in extreme
weather conditions.
All weather operational capability from arctic (-45C) to
tropical/desert (+50C) conditions
De-icing system enables flight in known icing conditions
40 knot crosswind hover capability
Rotor design reduces brown-out effect

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LARGE CAPACITY

1.83 m
1.95 m
Cargo
Door

Rear Ramp Door

1.80 m
6.50 m

2.00 m

0.90 m
Personnel Door

CABIN ACCESS

VOLUME

Large starboard sliding cabin/rescue door (1.8 m x

1.55 m) allows easy access for equipment and CSAR
operations

Cabin volume excluding the ramp area is 28 m3

Port sliding or airstair door (0.90 m x 1.70 m)

Rear ramp opening (2.25 m x 1.95 m) for loading cargo,
passengers and vehicles
CABIN CAPACITY
Standard cabin capacity - 27 fully equipped troops or 30
passengers
High density cabin capacity - 40 troops or passengers

Ramp area adds 2.66 m3

FLOOR AREA
15 m2 flat usable cabin floor area
Modular role equipment for greater flexibility and speedy
reconfiguration

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MULTI-ROLE CAPABILITY
UTILITY
The AW101 has a range of over 750 nm (1390 km) and a
cabin capable of carrying up to 40 troops or over 5 tons of
cargo and equipment. With the largest capacity cabin in its
class, the AW101 offers greater mission flexibility. With up
to five under-floor fuel tanks, the AW101 can perform long
range missions without additional ferry fuel tanks in the
cabin.
AIRBORNE RE-SUPPLY / VERTICAL REPLENISHMENT
1.80 m x 1.55 m cabin cargo door and 2.25 m x 1.95 m
rear ramp allow internal carriage of F-18 and F-35 engine
modules and multiple bulk containers
Optional cabin cargo winch, heavy duty floor and roller
conveyors allow easy handling of heavy loads
Two cargo hook installations are available with load
capacities of 3000 kg or 4536 kg

AIRBORNE MINE COUNTERMEASURES

PERSONNEL / TROOP TRANSPORT

Capacity to tow current and future AMCM equipment

Crashworthy cabin seats for fully equipped troops

Long mission endurance ideal for mine hunting,

neutralization and sweeping missions

Easy access via cabin doors and rear ramp allow rapid
loading and unloading

The AW101 cabin is compatible with current and planned

AMCM systems

Large floor area for mixed loads

Large rear ramp allows easy deployment of sensors

Safe recovery from engine failure while towing

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MULTI-ROLE CAPABILITY
ANTI SURFACE WARFARE (ASuW)
Fully integrated mission system
Powerful 360 radar
Optional FLIR for passive identification of contacts
EW Suite
Weapon stations for two long range anti-ship missiles
ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE (ASW)
Fully autonomous operating capability with onboard
mission data processing
Tactical two way datalink
Fully integrated ASW mission system with dipping sonar
and sonobuoys
Weapon carriers for four torpedoes or depth charges
AIRBORNE SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL (ASAC)
Enhanced 360 air surveillance radar for long range ASAC
Over five hours time on station
Twin engine cruise capability for increased endurance
Integrated mission system with tactical two-way datalink

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MULTI-ROLE CAPABILITY
COMBAT SAR / SPECIAL FORCES / CASUALTY EVACUATION
Large cabin allows carriage of tactical vehicles, bikes and
boats internally with troops and equipment
High power reserves and agility make the AW101 the
ideal tactical helicopter
Nap of Earth flying
Long range operations with standard fuel
Optional Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) and guns
for operations in high threat environments
Low noise signature
Environmentally controlled and low vibration cabin can
accommodate 16 stretchers and 4 medical attendants
Extensive medical suite at each litter station provides
advanced life support capability
1.83 m cabin height allows medical teams to work and
move around the cabin with ease
Easy access to the cabin is provided by a large cabin door
or the rear ramp
ROLE EQUIPMENT
The AW101 can be equipped with a wide range of mission
and role equipment including:
Air-to-air refuelling probe
Auxiliary fuel tank
Aircraft Survivability Equipment
Medical Suite
Cabin cargo winch
Roller conveyor for palleted freight
Wire strike protection system
Armour protection
Window and door guns
Rescue hoist and hover trim controller
Fast roping/rappelling kit
Paratroop monorail
Emergency flotation gear

Typical CSAR configuration

RAPID DEPLOYMENT
Self deployable using auxiliary fuel tanks and/or air-to-air
refuelling
Transportable in C-17 aircraft
Preparation and rebuild time less than 3 hours

Typical Special Operation Configuration

Typical Troop Transport Configuration (21 Troops)

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SHIP COMPATIBILITY
The AW101 was designed to operate from ships in adverse
weather and sea conditions, providing the naval commander
with a dependable force-multiplier

Fully marinised for naval operations

Electric blade and tail fold for ship hangar stowage
Exceptional agility for demanding deck landing conditions
Compatible with decklock harpoon and hauldown deck
handling and retrieval systems
Compact main rotor reduces deck spotting space
requirements

AW101 FOLDED DIMENSIONS

5.30 m

5.60 m

15.75 m

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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)
- 360 azimuth coverage
- Integrated with RWR display
Automatic Chaff and Flare counter-measure dispensing
system (CMDS)
- Six dispensers with any combination of chaff and flares
- Supports manual or automated operation
- Fully programmable response

RWR SENSORS
CHAFF & FLARE DISPENSERS
LWR SENSOR
MAWS
DIRCM

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MODERN TECHNOLOGY

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

AFCS
Fully coupled digital, dual-redundant automatic flight 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

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 flight 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)

Transition down and up

Hover hold and trim
Navigation

SYSTEM

HEALTH MONITORING

ASW and SAR modes

Airframe

SENSORS
Search/Weather Radar

Avionics

Fault Detection
(Parallel Testing)
(Requested Testing)

Engines

Wear Debris
Performance

FLIR

USAGE MONITORING
Aircraft Operating
Parameter G

TCAS
NAVIGATION
Embedded GPS/INS
Homing
Doppler
Full IFR RADNAV suite

Transmission Wear Debris

Vibration

Low Cycle Fatigue

Thermal Fatigue
Thermal Creep
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
Crashworthy design meets latest FAR/JAR
ROTOR HEAD
Elastomeric bearings reduce maintenance
5% hinge offset for greater agility
COMPOSITE BLADES
30% greater efficiency 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 helicopters basic vibration to very
low levels. Effective throughout the flight 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 MOST CAPABLE MULTI-ROLE MARITIME HELICOPTER

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SAFETY & SURVIVABILITY

SURVIVABILITY
High agility and power margins provide excellent flying
qualities for shipborne operations, Airborne Mine
Countermeasures, Special Operations, SAR missions and
Nap of Earth (NOE) missions
Widely separated engines and critical systems maximize
survivability

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

Multiple load paths and high system redundancy greatly

increase survivability

RAI/ENAC - Italy

Proven 30 minute gearbox run-dry capability after total

loss of oil

EASA

Optional self-sealing fuel tanks

MILITARY QUALIFIED BY:

United Kingdom

Italy

USA (NAVAIR) - ongoing

Canada

JCAB - Japan

SAFETY
CRASHWORTHINESS
Crashworthy fuel system with self- sealing breakaway
couplings

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

Airframe structure designed to withstand impact without

compromising cabin volume

Cabin doors on both sides of fuselage

Crashworthy seats for crew and cabin

Emergency flotation gear keeps aircraft afloat in sea state 6

High energy absorption landing gear

Flight data and cockpit voice recorders

Reinforced cabin floor

Automatically Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ADELT)

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Cockpit crew dedicated emergency exits

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SPECIFICATION
4.00 m DIA

6.62 m
4.70 m

1.60 m

7.00 m
22.80 m

19.53 m

2.78 m
2.80 m

18.60 m

EH-0163

4.50 m

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SPECIFICATION
POWERPLANT & FUEL
SYSTEM

AIRFRAME
Modular airframe of
aluminium alloy and
composite construction

Anti-iced windscreens with

washing and wiping systems

Constant cross section

cabin

Retractable tricycle landing

gear with steering and
braking system

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

High levels of corrosion

protection
Port cabin door (sliding or
airstair)
Starboard sliding cabin
cargo door

Cabin windows
jettisonable for emergency
exit

Two easy access avionics

cabinets

Crashworthy pilots and copilots seats

Two jettisonable cockpit

emergency exits

Active Control of Structural

Response (ACSR) active
vibration control system

Primary and standby pitot

static systems

Cockpit and cabin

environmental control
system

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Three CT7-8E (or RTM322

option) engines with integral
inlet particle separators
Auxiliary Power Unit for
engine start and ground
power
Three air starters
Four or five 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

Cockpit, cabin and avionic

bay environmental control
systems

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Three integrated hydraulic
power supplies
Emergency accumulator
Hydraulic system control
panel

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SPECIFICATION
ROTORS AND CONTROLS

AVIONICS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TRANSMISSION

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

Glass cockpit with colour

electronic LCD units

Two 90 kVA generators

One 25 kVA generator

Main gearbox with three

engine inputs and dual
lubrication system

One 25 Ahr battery

Accessory gearbox

AC and DC ground power

points

Intermediate gearbox and

tail rotor gearbox with
interconnecting driveshafts

Composite main rotor

blades with optional de-icing
system

Two flight/navigation display

mode selectors
Two avionic and mission
management computers
Data transfer module

Cockpit lighting

Four-blade articulated tail

rotor

Multifunction control and

display units

Three duplex main rotor

servo actuators

Dual duplex digital

automatic flight control
system

Anti-collision lights and

navigation lights

One duplex tail rotor servo

actuator

Health and Usage

Monitoring System (HUMS)

Two landing lights, one

steerable

Pilot and co-pilot flying

controls

Cockpit caution warning

system
Power systems display
mode selector

Quantitative debris monitors

Cabin lighting
Rotor brake

Emergency lighting system

Electrical generation system
control panel

Standby instruments
Central warning panel
Communication and
navigation suite
Cockpit and Cabin
Intercommunication System
(ICS)

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SPECIFICATION
WEIGHTS
kg

lb

15600

34392

Typical Useful Load - Internal

6000

13228

External Cargo Capacity

4536

10000

Maximum Gross Weight

FUEL CAPACITIES
Two standards of fuel tanks are available offering
increasing levels of protection
4-Tank Installation

kg

Litres

US Gallons

Crashworthy Tanks

3328

4160

1100

Self-Sealing Tanks

3275

4094

1080

Crashworthy Tanks

4169

5211

1380

Self-Sealing Tanks

4095

5120

1350

180 US Gallon Tank

519

649

180

400 US Gallon Tank

1111

1389

400

5-Tank Installation

Optional Auxiliary Cabin Tanks

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

ENGINE RATING

ENGINES
OPERATING

shp

kW

5 min Take-off

2527

1884

30 min IRP

2488

1855

2 min Contingency

2522

1881

Max Continuous

2041

1522

TRANSMISSION RATING
RATING
kW

shp

% ROTOR
SPEED NR

%
TORQUE

2.5 min Take-off

4161

5580

102

112

5 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

* The figures in this chart are for CT7-8E. RTM322 figures 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

2067 ft/min

10.5 m/s

Hover In Ground Effect

8400 ft

2560 m

Hover out of Ground Effect

1300 ft

396 m

Oblique Rate of Climb

ISA +20C

ISA +35C
Hover In Ground Effect
Hover Out of Ground Effect

4900 ft

1493 m

Sea Level

ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE

ISA
Maximum Weight to HIGE
Oblique Rate of Climb
Service Ceiling

31859 lb

14451 kg

1130 ft/min

5.7 m/s

10000 ft

3050 m

6900 ft

2103 m

ISA +35C
Service Ceiling
CAT A (SAFE FLYAWAY) PERFORMANCE
ISA+35C, 4500 ft (1371 m),

The three-engine AW101 has 75% of

Maximum Gross Mass 15600 kg

take-off power available for OEI flyaways,

with the CT7-8E engine

compared with 60% for typical two-engine

helicopters

7000

6000
T/O: Sea Level, ISA+20
Internal Tanks: 5
Fuel reserve: 20 minutes

Payload (kg)

5000

4000
3000
= 3 Engine Cruise
= 2 Engine Cruise

2000

1000

0
0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

1000

Range (nm)

** At typical mid mission mass

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
The AW101 benefits from the continuous application of
an extensive Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) process.
The delivered aircraft meets demanding supportability
requirements while operators receive efficient, 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 benefits 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 flying hours
UK MoD contract for maximum preventative maintenance
of 1.7 man hours per flying 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
Specification 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.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
MATERIAL SUPPORT

CUSTOMER TRAINING

The operators spares pack is based on:

Analysis of the defined maintenance tasks

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

Specific aircraft configuration

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).

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 flexibility providing
customers with a cost-effective solution to a wide range of
maritime mission requirements.
The AW101 OFFERS:
Large capacity reconfigurable cabin - capable of carrying
F-18 and F-35 engine modules, bulk containers, more
than 30 seated passengers, 16 litters, vehicles and
variations thereof
Long range and endurance
Multi-role flexibility - Utility, Airborne Re-supply, ASW,
ASuW, AEW, AMCM, Special Operations, Combat SAR,
CASEVAC
New technology design with substantial future growth
potential
Cost-effective through-life-support and training based on
eight years of operational experience
Maturity through growing in-service fleet experience. The
EH101 entered service in 1999 and achieved 150,000
flight hours in 2008

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Multi-Role Capability

Large Capacity

Total Multi-Role Flexibility

Optimal operationally, cost and manpower effective multirole helicopter capability

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Safety & Survivability

Modern Technology

Operational Survivability

Ship Compatibility

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USA
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