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The Superior Solution: Combat Search and Rescue

The AW101 helicopter is presented as the ultimate platform for combat search and rescue missions. It has a large cabin that can evacuate over 20 survivors, proven all-weather performance in harsh environments, and extended range of over 1,300 km enabled by features like auxiliary fuel tanks and air-to-air refueling. The document highlights the AW101's redundant systems, large cabin size, superior one engine inoperative performance, integrated avionics, and AgustaWestland's global customer support network.

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The Superior Solution: Combat Search and Rescue

The AW101 helicopter is presented as the ultimate platform for combat search and rescue missions. It has a large cabin that can evacuate over 20 survivors, proven all-weather performance in harsh environments, and extended range of over 1,300 km enabled by features like auxiliary fuel tanks and air-to-air refueling. The document highlights the AW101's redundant systems, large cabin size, superior one engine inoperative performance, integrated avionics, and AgustaWestland's global customer support network.

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The Superior Solution

AW101

Combat Search and Rescue

EXTENDING THE LIMITS OF


COMBAT SEARCH & RESCUE
The AW101 is the ultimate platform for Combat Search and
Rescue during conflict and peacetime operations, offering
customers a high capacity with inherent multi-role flexibility.
The AW101 has proven its capability in the harshest of operating
environments, from the arctic cold of Canada to the desert heat of the
Middle East, and has demonstrated its combat heritage in all recent
high threat theatres of operation. The AW101 is the most versatile and
flexible platform in its class for Combat Search and Rescue missions.

Superior Technology
Next generation avionics and sensor suite
Unique Active Vibration System minimises crew fatigue
Advanced profile blade design reduces noise and vibration

Enhanced Safety and Survivability


Inherent system and structural redundancy
Demonstrated 30 minute transmission run dry
Fully integrated DAS with DIRCM and LAIRCM

Largest Cabin in Class


Medical evacuation of 16 stretcher patients
High capacity SAR for 18 people
Provisions for three crew served weapons independent of cargo door

Extended Range
Exceptional OEI safety with 3 powerful engines
Long range deployment into theatre of operation
Extended time on station using Twin Engine Cruise (TEC)

Proven All Weather Operations


Comprehensive Ice & Snow Protection
Extensive 40kt cross wind envelope
Reliable and high integrity navigation solution

PROVEN CSAR CAPABILITY


The AW101 has gained an unparalleled reputation in
recent conflicts, as the most capable long range high
capacity platform. With its class leading cabin and
crew served weapons the AW101 provides the ability
to rapidly recover and deploy assets in any theatre of
operation.

LARGEST CABIN IN CLASS


With the largest cabin in its class, the AW101 provides customers with
greater operational flexibility. Extensive role equipment provisions coupled
with a comprehensive range of optional equipment enable the AW101
to be configured for simultaneous roles, thereby increasing operational
effectiveness.
The 6.5m long, 2.5m wide, full-standing height cabin is key to responding
to all missions. Configured with 4 - 6 crew, the AW101 can rescue more
than 20 survivors in a single mission whilst simultaneously delivering
specialised trauma treatment with a dedicated medical team and fire
suppression via crew served weapons.
The wide cargo door and versatile rear ramp enable uncompromised
insertion and extraction of personnel, casualties and equipment.

1.80 m wide
Cargo Door

1.83 m
1.95 m
Rear Ramp Door
6.50 m

2.00 m

0.90 m
Personnel Door

2.49 m

UNRIVALLED VERSATILITY
The AW101 is a flexible multi-mission platform with
extensive provisions to conduct a diverse range of
primary and secondary roles. The capabilities of the
platform allow many of these missions to be conducted
simultaneously through the use of modular role
equipment and rapid reconfiguration within the cabin.
Standard CSAR

The AW101 Combat Search and Rescue is capable of


performing a wide range of peacetime and conflict roles
including:
Casualty / Medical Evacuation
Medical Treatment/Transfer
Special Forces Operations
Surveillance Operations
Internal / External Cargo Movements
Disaster Response & Relief
Passenger Transit
Fire Fighting Support

Special Forces

AgustaWestland provide an extensive range of


additional role kits to further expand the capabilities of
the AW101.

High Capacity SAR

CASEVAC

Long Range SAR

AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION AND OPTIONS


Side Facing Engine Intakes (Anti-Icing)
Auxiliary Power Unit
Advanced Profile
Composite Blades
Fully Articulated Tail Rotor (40kt
Cross Wind Capability)

Fully Marinised and


Crashworthy Structure

Hydraulically Actuated Rear


Ramp (Vehicle Capable)

Twin Wheel Undercarriage


with High Flotation Tyres
Large Cabin Windows
and Egress Routes

Composite Rotor Hub


with Low Hinge Offset

Robust Main Gearbox


with 30min Run-Dry

Vibration
Management System
Three Civil Certified
GE CT7-8E Engines
Dual Cockpit with
Large Field of View
NVG Glass Cockpit with
five 10x 8 Displays
Defensive Aids
Suite (DAS)
Integrated Core Avionics Suite
with IFR Navigation Suite and
Integrated HUMS
4-Axis Digital AFCS (4D NAV)

Castoring / Steerable
Nose-wheel
Sliding Cargo Door
(1.8m Wide)
Crashworthy Self-sealing Fuel Tanks

Additional EQUIPMENT
CSAR Equipment:
Crew Served Weapons
Stretcher racks (3 or 4 Litters)
Fast Roping/Rappelling (both
doors & ramp)
Dual Rescue Hoist Installation
(Fore/Aft)
Hover Trim, Controller, Sea Tray
Medical Treatment Module
External Sensors
Wireless Intercom

Mission Equipment:
Synthetic Vision System
TCAS, HTAWS, Digital Maps
Obstacle Detection System (LIDAR)
Proximity Detection System
Helmet Displays with Head Tracker
Advanced AESA (360) Radar
Integrated Mission Console
HD EO Sensor (Optional Laser
Payloads)
Direction Finding & AIS Detection
SATCOM and Mobile Phone
TETRA Radios
Mission Recorder

Utility Equipment:
Full Ice Protection System
Cargo Hook (3,000kg or 4,500kg)
Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR)
Hover-In-Flight Refuelling (HIFR)
Search & Flood Lighting
Overwater Kit (Flotation & Life
rafts)
Internal Auxiliary Fuel

Superior Mission Performance


Long Range CSAR
With a typical range of 750nm (over 1,300km) in
standard configuration the AW101 is the most capable
CSAR helicopter in the world today. The AW101 has
demonstrated over 900nm continuous flying when
configured with auxiliary fuel tanks.

In addition to its already excellent capabilities, the


AW101 range can be further extended when using the
optional Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) and Hover-In-Flight
Refuelling (HIFR) capabilities.

Class Leading OEI Capability


The AW101 is equipped with three civil certified (FAA
Type Certificate E8NE) General Electric CT7-8E engines,
each controlled by dual channel FADEC units. This
engine configuration provides:
Superior One Engine Inoperative (OEI) performance
provides capability to safely complete missions on
two engines
Minimised exposure in critical phases of flight;
takeoff, landing and hovering
Reduced Category A takeoff and landing distances
Twin Engine Cruise (TEC) option to further extend
the range

LEADING Technologies
The AW101s design harnesses technologies at the
forefront of industry to ensure the AW101 safely and
reliably responds to the diverse nature of SAR missions
worldwide.

UNPRECEDENTED Safety
The AW101s design is focussed on safety and
survivability, driven by customer demands to operate
autonomously in harsh weathers and hostile locations.
Extensive redundancy in structures, avionics and
critical systems, combined with the three engine
configuration and proven 30 minute run-dry capability,
ensures the highest standards of safety.

FLEXIBLE Avionic ARCHITECTURE


The latest technological evolutions are fully integrated
throughout the avionics and mission suite to deliver
exceptional Situational Awareness and Battlefield
capabilities. The NVG glass cockpit with integrated
Synthetic Vision, Terrain Awareness and Traffic
Awareness and Digital Map capabilities, combine
with High Definition Electro-Optics and the latest self
protection suite to ensure mission success.

TOTAL Comfort & PERFORMANCE


The AW101s design harnesses technologies at the
forefront of industry to deliver the lowest levels of
vibration and noise. The advanced profile composite
main rotor design has a comparatively low rotor
speed which reduces noise and vibration without
compromising performance.

ACTIVE CONTROL OF STRUCTURAL


RESPONSE (ACSR)

ACSR

Acceleration - G

The ACSR is part of the innovative Vibration


Management System which continuously monitors
and adapts its operation to minimise vibration across
the whole aircraft. This key technology reduces crew
fatigue, maximises patient survivability and lengthens
component life.

Traditional Vibration
Attenuation

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.2
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.05
0
60

80

100

120

True Airspeed - Knots

140

160

Customer Support & Training


AgustaWestland understands that rotary wing operations are complex.
To be successful our Customers require the highest levels of safety,
availability, reliability and maintainability; with access to the right support
and training whenever and wherever it is needed.

Integrated Solutions
AgustaWestlands worldwide Customer Support & Training network delivers
an extensive range of support solutions that are tailored to meet the unique
requirements of each customers organisation and mission.
Customer Support & Trainings highly experienced teams will work with
our customers to develop and deliver the training and services you require
from individual solution elements, such as pilot training courses or spares
delivery, through to fully integrated operational solutions.

Support Solutions
Customer Support & Training has a complete range of support services
which will deliver all our customers requirements for material, technical
support and maintenance manpower. The Fleet Operations Centre provides
a 24 hour service to respond to our global AW101 fleet.

Training Solutions
Customer Support & Training 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. The training solutions deliver pilot, maintainer and ground crew
training and can be expanded to cover all aspects of helicopter operations
and facility management.

AW101 Characteristics
Dimensions
Length Overall
Overall Height
Rotor Diameter

22.83 m
6.66 m
18.60 m

74 ft 11 in
21 ft 10 in
61 ft 0 in

3 x 1,884 kW
3 x 1,855 kW
3 x 1,522 kW
2 x 1,880 kW
2 x 1,855 kW

3 x 2,527 shp
3 x 2,488 shp
3 x 2,041 shp
2 x 2,522 shp
2 x 2,488 shp

Transmission Ratings
Max Take-off power (2.5 min)
Intermediate (30 min)
Maximum Continuous
Maximum Contingency OEI
Maximum Continuous OEI

4,161 kW
3,955 kW
3,715 kW
3,096 kW
2,774 kW

5,580 shp
5,304 shp
4,982 shp
4,152 shp
3,720 shp

Fuel Capacity
Standard Internal Fuel Tanks
Small USG Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Large USG Auxiliary Fuel Tank

5,135 l
649 l
1,389 l

1,357 USG
171 USG
367 USG

15,600 kg
>5,500 kg
4,536 kg

34,390 lb
>12,125 lb
10,000 lb

Engine Ratings (3 x CT7-8E)


Take-off Power (5 min)
Intermediate (30 min)
Max Continuous
OEI 2 Minute Rating
OEI Continuous Rating

Weights
Maximum Gross Weight
Empty Weight
Maximum External Load
Seating
Cockpit / Cabin

2 / 25+ crashworthy

All Engines Operating Performance (MGW)


ISA
Maximum Cruise Speed (SL MCP)
277 kph
Rate of Climb (SL MCP)
8.5 m/s
Service Ceiling
4,570 m
Hovering IGE
3,307 m
Maximum Range (All engine cruise)
1,363 km
Maximum Range (Twin Engine Cruise)
1,500 km
Maximum Endurance (Twin Engine Cruise)
ISA+20 Hovering IGE
2,420 m
ISA+35 Hovering IGE
1,325 m
One Engine In Operative Performance (MGW)
ISA
Forward Rate of Climb (MCP)
Service Ceiling (MCP)
ISA+20 Service Ceiling (MCP)
ISA+35 Service Ceiling (MCP)
No reserves, standard fuel tanks, 6,000 ft cruise

4.06 m/s
3,108 m
2,270 m
1,220 m

150 kt
1,680 ft/min
15,000 ft
10,850 ft
735 nm
810 nm
6 hours 50 min
7,950 ft
4,350 ft

800 ft/min
10,200 ft
7,460 ft
4,000 ft

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