Agusta Westland AW-109 Lightweight
| Crew | 1-2 | The AgustaWestland AW109 is a lightweight, twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter operating under a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. It can carry up to three passengers with a flight crew of two. It is powered by two Rolls Royce Allison 250-C20 turboshaft engines that produce 317 SHP at sea level. The maximum takeoff weight is 5,733 lbs. NTPS uses the AW109 for Performance and Flying Qualities flight test instruction. |
| Passengers | 3 | |
| Manufacturer | Agusta | |
| Country of Origin | Italy | |
| Engine | Allison 250-C20B | |
| Power | 420 shp | |
| Rotor Diameter | 11 m | |
| Length | 13.05 m | |
| Height | 2.9 m | |
| MTOW | 2,600 kg | |
| Fuel | 73 gal | |
| Vne | 168 kts | |
| Service Ceiling | 15,000 ft |