Agusta
A-109
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Several military versions of the Agusta A109 have been developed for army,
naval, and patrol use. The four-blade main rotor is mounted on hump above
the body midsection, while weapon-carrying platforms at bottom midsection.
Two turboshaft engines are mounted on the top of the fuselage, with exhaust
ports protruding upward and to the rear. The fuselage is rectangular with a
flat belly and retractable landing gear and an upswept, tapered rear section..
The tapered, rounded nose section features a stepped cockpit. The swept-back
and tapered tail fin with angular tip. Swept-back and tapered belly fin with
angular tip. Small rotor on left side attached to the tapered tail boom. Specifications Country of Origin: Italy Role: Utility, ECM, ambulance, scout, attack, air defense, antitank Builder: Agusta Rotor diameter: 36 ft (11.02 m) Length: 42 ft, 10 in (13.06 m) Weight: 2,850 Kg Maximum speed: 305 Km/h Cruising speed: 265 Km/h Range 500 Km Service Ceiling Armament: Machine guns, rockets, pods, HOT or TOW missiles Crew: Two User Countries: Argentina, Greece, Italy, Mexico, UK, Venezuela |
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