AW101 Multi-Role

Maritime Helicopter
Maritime
AW101 MARITIME
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AW101 Maritime
The AW101 delivers unrivalled role fexibility and provides a
cost-effective solution to a wide range of maritime helicopter
requirements.
The AW101 provides:
New technology design with substantial future growth
potential
Proven maturity, benefting from extensive development
and certifcation testing
Operational experience in the harshest of environments
Largest cabin in class
Long range and endurance - over 900 nm demonstrated
Class leading OEI performance
Ship or shore based Maritime operations
Testing and qualifcation to military and civil standards
Cost-effective through life support and training
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HARSH OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS
The AW101 has proven operational capability in the harshest of
environments, from the extreme cold / icing conditions of the North
Atlantic, to the extreme hot of the Arabian Gulf:
Temperature range from -40C to ISA+35C
Single Pilot IFR Operations, Day and Night
Cross wind takeoff, landing and hover up to 40 kts
Operations in known icing conditions when equipped with the
(optional) Full Ice Protection System
Deck operations in wind speed up to 50 kts with (optional)
Deck Lock engaged
Takeoff / Landing operations with typical ship roll angles of 10
Advanced rotor blade design maximises situational awareness
in reduced visibility conditions.
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 variant of the
AW101, which features new higher power engines and next
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 fexibility 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
The AW101 is a fully marinised helicopter with exceptional
multirole capabilities. Designed for autonomous ship borne
operations from small frigates, the AW101 delivers unrivalled
performance, safety and multi-mission fexibility for all
specialist and routine maritime roles.
LARGE CAPACITY
LARGEST CABIN IN CLASS
With the largest cabin in its class, the AW101 provides
customers with greater operational fexibility. Extensive role
equipment provisions throughout the airframe, coupled
with a comprehensive range of optional equipment, enable
the AW101 to be confgured for simultaneous roles, thereby
increasing operational effectiveness.
CABIN CAPACITY
Standard - 26 fully equipped troops
High density - 38 troops or passengers
Emergency evacuation - up to 54 survivors
Simultaneous roles - mission console plus 16 troops
Full standing height (1.83 m).
CABIN ACCESS
Large starboard sliding cabin door (1.80 m x 1.55 m)
allows easy access for stretchers and equipment
Port airstair door (0.90 m x 1.83 m)
Rear ramp opening (2.25 m x 1.95 m) for loading cargo,
passengers and vehicles
Rapid ingress / egress of personnel for insertion /
boarding operations using dual hoist, multiple fast
roping / rappelling positions and large rear ramp.
VOLUME
Cabin volume excluding the ramp area is 27.56 m
3
Ramp area adds 2.66 m
3
FLOOR AREA
15 m
2
fat usable cabin foor area
2.00 m 2.49 m
1.95 m
6.50 m
1.80 m
Cargo Door
Rear Ramp Door
0.90 m
Personnel Door
1.83 m
2.00 m 2.49 m
1.95 m
6.50 m
1.80 m
Cargo Door
Rear Ramp Door
0.90 m
Personnel Door
1.83 m
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MULTI-MISSION CAPABILITY
The AW101 is a versatile multi-role platform, capable of a wide
range of specialised and routine maritime missions:
ANTI-SURFACE WARFARE (ASuW):
Fully integrated mission system with advanced 360 Radar
Passive Surveillance with ESM and EO device
Two long range anti-ship missiles
ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE (ASW):
Fully autonomous ASW operations
Active Dipping Sonar and two Sonobuoy carrousels
Four torpedoes or four depth charges
AIRBORNE MINE COUNTER MEASURES (AMCM):
Excellent endurance ideal for mine hunting, neutralisation
and sweeping missions
Large cabin and rear ramp aperture compatible with future
AMCM systems
High power margins and OEI safety for towing missions
AIRBORNE SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL:
Advanced 360 Radar for Surface / Ground / Air
surveillance
Fully integrated mission system (Radar, EOSS, AIS and
IFF Interrogator)
Twin engine cruise extends endurance > 5 hours
PATROL AND INTERDICTION:
Long range surveillance with HD Electro Optics and Radar
Weapons options, including 12.7 mm machine gun
Multiple fast roping / rappelling stations for insertion /
boarding
ADDITIONAL ROLE CAPABILITIES:
Amphibious Support (Troop / Vehicle / Equipment)
Search and Rescue / Combat Search and Rescue
Special Forces Missions
Logistics Support: Ship to Ship / Ship to Shore
Casualty / Medical Evacuation
Humanitarian Relief
SUPERIOR MISSION PERFORMANCE
LONG RANGE
With a typical range of 750 nm (over 1,300 km) in standard
confguration and a large capacity cabin, the AW101 is the
most capable maritime helicopter available in the world today.
The AW101 has demonstrated over 900 nm continuous fying
with auxiliary fuel tanks.
In addition to its already excellent range capabilities, the
AW101 range can be further extended when using the optional
Air-to-Air refuelling (successfully demonstrated with C-130
aircraft) and Hover-In-Flight refuelling capabilities (frequently
used by AW101 maritime operators).
CLASS LEADING OEI CAPABILITY
The AW101 is equipped with three civil certifed (FAA Type
Certifcate E8NE) General Electric CT7-8E engines, each
controlled by dual channel FADEC units. This engine
confguration provides:
Superior One Engine Inoperative (OEI) performance can
safely complete mission with two engines
Minimised exposure in critical phases of fight; takeoff,
landing and hovering
Twin Engine Cruise (TEC) option to further extend the
superior range capability
Horizontal and vertical separation in engine installation to
tolerate small arms fre
Air-to-Air Refuelling capability Air-to-Air Refuelling capability
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ANTI-SURFACE / SUBMARINE
WARFARE (ASUW/ ASW)
Active Dipping Sonar
Sonobuoy Dispensers
Fully Integrated Mission Console
Tactical Mission Computer with
Secure Data Link
Stores Management System
Weapon Carriers
AIRBORNE SURVEILLANCE AND
CONTROL (ASaC)
Command and Control Station
Multi-Mode Surveillance Radar
AIS & IFF Interrogator Systems
Network Enabled Data Link
AIRBORNE MINE COUNTER
MEASURES (AMCM)
Provisions for Mine Hunting, Sweep
& Neutralisation Systems
Sensor Operator Console
Sensor Carriage, Deployment &
Recovery System
Towing System, including Winch
Assembly
FURNISHINGS
Customised soundproofng and trim
Cockpit jump seat
Crashworthy cabin troop seats
Crashworthy aisle troop seats
Stowage cabinets and shelves
UTILITY EQUIPMENT
Wirestrike protection system
Cargo hook (3000 kg or 4500 kg)
with camera system
Internal auxiliary fuel tank
Internal cargo handling system
Fast roping system (port, starboard,
rear ramp positions)
Air-to-Air Refuelling
Hover-In-Flight Refuelling
Folding main rotor head
Folding tail system
Deck Lock system
Full Ice Protection System
Air conditioning pack
SAR EQUIPMENT
Primary electric rescue hoist
Secondary (role ft) electric rescue
hoist
Stokes litter, including stowage
Stretcher rack (4 stretchers)
Medical treatment module
Cargo door hand rails
Bubble windows in rear fuselage
Wireless Intercom System
Rotating observer crew seats
Sea tray
SELF PROTECTION
Armoured cockpit seats
Armoured cockpit and cabin foor and
sidewalls
Armoured gunner positions
Crew served weapons 7.62 mm /
12.7 mm (windows, doors and ramp)
Fully integrated Defensive Aids Suite
ELECTRO / AVIONICS OPTIONS
360Search radar
Nose mounted search / weather radar
Electro-Optics Sighting System
Tactical mission computer, including
data link
Helmet mounted display with tracker
Rover receiver
PTP video uplink / downlink
Cabin briefng display
UHF Tetra and HF radio
Secure radios
IFF Transponder
SATCOM
Digital Map System
EGPWS
TCAS
TACAN
Doppler Velocity Sensor
Direction Finder / PLS
Obstacle Warning System
Mission Data Recorder
OEI Training Mode
EXTERNAL LIGHTING
Formation lighting system
Additional hover foodlight
OVER WATER OPERATIONS
Flotation system
14 man life raft (up to 2)
Underwater Locator Beacon
Portable ELT
COMPLETE MARITIME
MULTI-ROLE FLEXIBILITY
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
AIRFRAME
Fully marinised, modular airframe
of aluminium alloy and composite
construction
Constant cross section cabin
Port cabin door and starboard
sliding cargo door
Cabin windows jettisonable for
emergency exit
Crashworthy seats
Standard provisions for role
equipment
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
POWERPLANT & APU
Three CT7-8E engines with integral
inlet particle separators
Auxiliary Power Unit for engine start
and ground power

AIRFRAME SYSTEMS
Three integrated hydraulic power
supplies with an emergency
accumulator
Two 90kVa generators with a 25kVa
generator driven by the APU
Four or Five crashworthy self sealing
fuel tanks
Pressure and gravity refuelling
Robust, retractable tricycle landing
gear with steering and braking
system
Active Control of Structural
Response (ACSR) vibration control
system
Primary, secondary and standby
pitot static systems
Anti-iced windscreens with wash /
wipe system
Anti-iced engine intakes
Environmental Conditioning System
ROTORS AND CONTROLS
Five-blade composite articulated
main rotor system with elastomeric
bearings
Advanced technology composite
main rotor blades
Four-blade articulated tail rotor with
elastomeric bearings
Three duplex main rotor servo
actuators, one duplex tail rotor servo
actuator
Pilot and co-pilot fying controls
TRANSMISSION
Main gearbox with dual lubrication
system and 30 minute run-dry
capability
Accessory gearbox, Intermediate
gearbox and Tail Rotor gearbox with
interconnecting drive shafts
Quantitative debris monitoring
Rotor brake
AVIONICS
Glass cockpit with fve multi-
confgurable 10 x 8 LCD units
Two Integrated Standby instruments
Two Aircraft Mission Management
Computers (AMMCs) with Data
Transfer Module
Two Multi-function Control and
Display Units (MCDUs)
Dual duplex digital Automatic Flight
Control System
Health and Usage Monitoring
System (HUMS)
Comprehensive navigation suite,
including EGI, AHRS, dual Air Data
Units and dual Rad Alts
Full IFR navigation suite including
dual civil GPS, dual VOR / ILS /
DME, ADF
Cockpit and Cabin
Intercommunication System
Two V/UHF multi-mode radios
ATC / Mode S Transponder
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Traditional Vibration
Attenuation
ACSR
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 fight envelope, ACSR
contributes to:
Reduced life cycle costs
Reduced structural fatigue
Greater avionic systems reliability
Improved crew work environment and survivor comfort
Built in redundancy
SHIP OR SHORE BASED
The AW101 routinely operates from ship or shore bases
around the world. Existing variants are cleared to operate
from a variety of vessels ranging from small Type 23 Frigates
up to Helicopter Assault Carriers.
The fight characteristics of the AW101 are designed
specifcally for ship operations in extreme weather conditions.
Large main and tail rotor thrust margins and excellent control
response provides the agility needed for operations in rough
sea states. The wide tricycle undercarriage and negative
thrust capability ensures stability during landing and takeoff
operations.
For maximum fexibility, the AW101 can be equipped with an
(optional) Deck Lock system, enabling 360 rotation on the
deck for optimal positioning. This feature, coupled with the
complementary deck handling system assures maximum
safety during deck movements in adverse conditions up to
Sea State 6.
The AW101 can be equipped with an optional main rotor and
tail rotor folding system, enabling stowage, transport and
maintenance, even within a confned hangar space.
MODERN TECHNOLOGY
The AW101 incorporates the latest technological advances
with fully integrated avionics architecture, state of the
art main rotor blade design, a unique active vibration
management system and the latest in sensor technologies.
LOW WORKLOAD ERGONOMIC COCKPIT
The AW101 is equipped with an advanced cockpit design that
reduces crew workload by continuously monitoring systems
and only providing warnings if crew action is necessary.
MODERN COCKPIT & AVIONICS
Five multi-function, 10 x 8 LCD displays
Synthetic Vision ready architecture
Fully integrated core avionics system
Single pilot IFR operation
AFCS
The fully coupled digital, dual-redundant Automatic Flight
Control System performs:
Search patterns and SAR approaches
Automatic transitions to and from the hover
Cable hover, hover hold and hover trim control modes
Category II instrument approaches
IFR navigation (inc. procedural APP, DEP, Enroute, Holds)
MISSION SENSORS
Search / Weather Radar
Electro-Optics Sighting System
Automatic Identifcation System
Obstacle Warning System
NAVIGATION
Embedded GPS / INS and Attitude Heading and
Reference System
Dual RadAlt, Dual Air Data Systems, Doppler
Full IFR Navigation suite including Civil GPS
COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED HEALTH & USAGE
MONITORING SYSTEM (HUMS)
HUMS ensures the maximum safe life of components is
achieved to minimise operating costs and maintenance.
Provides real time monitoring of fight 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)
AW101 FOLDED DIMENSIONS
5.23 m
(Top of Beanie)
15.75 m 5.72 m
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SURVIVABILITY
Three engine confguration provides superior One Engine
Inoperative performance
Structural design and dynamic system components
incorporate multiple load paths
Multiple redundancy in avionic system architecture to permit
continued operation following system malfunction or failure
Robust transmission design with demonstrated
30 minute run-dry capability after total loss of lubrication
Redundancy and physical separation in all fight critical
systems, transmission and engine installations
High levels of ballistic tolerance to ensure safe continued
fight following hits from small arms
High agility and power margins provide excellent fying
qualities
CIVIL CERTIFIED BY:
CAA - United Kingdom
FAA - USA
RAI / ENAC - Italy
JCAB - Japan
EASA
MILITARY QUALIFIED BY:
United Kingdom
Italy
Canada
CRASHWORTHINESS
Structural design that meets military and the latest civil
20g crash cases
Airframe structure designed to withstand impact without
compromising cabin volume
Outstanding landing gear strength and energy absorption,
designed to withstand the loads imparted during deck
landings and operations on rough terrain
Fire extinguisher system with infra red and fre wire
detection systems in engine bays
Crashworthy and self-sealing fuel tanks
Crashworthy seats for all crew and passengers
SAFETY & SURVIVABILITY
MEETS CIVIL AND MILITARY SAFETY STANDARDS
Designed from the outset to meet demanding military and
civil requirements, the AW101 provides the highest levels
of safety and survivability for all missions, in the most
demanding conditions, both day and night.
SAFETY
Fully integrated HUMS monitoring of engines and
transmission provides advanced warning of any potential
failure before safety is compromised
Automatic monitoring of systems to alert crew of
conditions requiring immediate attention
Cabin doors on both sides of fuselage
Cockpit crew dedicated emergency exits
Cabin windows act as additional emergency exits
Emergency fotation gear
Flight data and cockpit voice recorders
Automatically Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter
Helicopter Emergency Egress Lighting System
CUSTOMER SUPPORT & TRAINING
THROUGH LIFE SUPPORT
With more than 50 years of experience in supporting its
products, AgustaWestland is committed to high quality
through life support and has signifcant experience in
developing bespoke solutions to meet its customers exacting
support requirements.
AgustaWestlands Customer Support and Services
organisation can deliver an extensive range of support
solutions tailored to meet customers unique operational
needs, from conventional spares purchase and extended
warranty programmes through to fully integrated turn-key
support solutions.
RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY
The AW101 has completed extensive reliability and
maintainability testing, including 10,000 hours of
development and intensive fight trials. It is now deployed
on operations in a wide range of operations across the
world, ranging from the extreme cold arctic conditions
of the northern Atlantic to the harsh hot and high desert
environments. This extensive operational experience
and feedback is utilised by AgustaWestland to continually
review and improve AW101 reliability and maintainability to
maximise feet availability.
TRAINING SOLUTIONS
AgustaWestland designs, develops and delivers integrated
training solutions and services for the AW101 in the live and
virtual training domains, from type conversion through to full
operational and mission capability.
AgustaWestland training solutions for the AW101 are
tailored to meet individual customer needs and operational
requirements. This includes the ability to provide fight
and mission simulators and training services that meet
internationally recognised standards. These devices can
be employed to support type rating qualifcation (VFR and
IFR), recurrent operational and mission training, replacing
live fying hours and improving fight safety and operational
effectiveness.
AgustaWestland operates primary training sites that
cover the full range of products and customer training
requirements. These currently include Training Academies in
the UK, Italy and the USA.
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PERFORMANCE
ALL ENGINES OPERATING
ISA
Maximum Cruise Speed 150 knots 278 km/h
Recommended Cruise Speed 139 knots 257 km/h
Best Range Fuel Flow* 1686 lb/hr 764 kg/h
Best Endurance Speed 84 knots 155 km/h
Hover In Ground Effect 10850 ft 3307 m
Oblique Rate of Climb 2067 ft/min 10.5 m/s
ISA +20C
Hover In Ground Effect 7950 ft 2420 m
ISA +35C
Hover In Ground Effect 4350 ft 1325 m
ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE
ISA
Maximum Weight to HIGE 31967 lb 14500 kg
Oblique Rate of Climb 1100 ft/min 5.6 m/s
Service Ceiling 10900 ft 3322 m
ISA +20C
Service Ceiling 8350 ft 2545 m
ISA +35C
Service Ceiling 5300 ft 1615 m
* At typical mid mission mass
ENGINE RATINGS
AEO Take-off (5 min) 1884 kW 2527 shp
AEO Intermediate (30 min) 1855 kW 2488 shp
AEO Maximum Continuous 1522 kW 2041 shp
OEI Contingency (2 min) 1880 kW 2522 shp
(2 engines only)
TRANSMISSION RATINGS
AEO Take-off (2.5 min) 4161 kW 5580 shp
AEO Intermediate (30 min) 3955 kW 5304 shp
AEO Maximum Continuous 3715 kW 4982 shp
OEI Contingency (2.5 min) 3096 kW 4152 shp
OEI Continuous 2774 kW 3720 shp
AW101 CHARACTERISTICS
DIMENSIONS
Overall length (rotors turning) 22.83 m 74.92 ft
Overall height (rotors turning) 6.66 m 21.83 ft
Rotor diameter 18.60 m 61.02 ft
WEIGHTS
Maximum Gross Weight 15600 kg 34612 lb
Typical Useful Load - Internal 6000 kg 13228 lb
External Cargo Capacity 4536 kg 10000 lb
FUEL CAPACITY
4-Tank fuel system (crashworthy self sealing) 3275 kg 1081 USG
5-Tank fuel system (crashworthy self sealing) 4108 kg 1357 USG
Optional Auxiliary Cabin Fuel Tanks
Small Auxiliary Tank 519 kg 171 USG
Large Auxiliary Tank 1111 kg 367 USG
2.78 m
6.66 m
4.10 m Dia
4.11 m
1.58 m 6.99 m
22.83 m
19.30 m
18.60 m
2.80 m
4.55 m
3.82 m
5.09 m
PERFORMANCE SCENARIO
Radius of Action (nm)
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AW101 ASuW Confguration
- 4 Crew
- Integrated Mission Console
- Advanced 360 Radar & High Defnition EO
- 2 x Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles
Take-off from Ship, ISA Conditions
Cruise at Recommended Cruise Speed
Loiter at Best Endurance Speed
Fuel Reserves for 20 minutes
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