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Description
-sběratelský model vrtulníka Agusta Westland AW101 MERLIN 1/72 -provedení: kovový model s plastovými částmi -model je v kvalitním provedení -součástí balení je stojánek
AgustaWestland AW101 MERLIN
The Agusta Westland AW101 is a medium-lift helicopter used in both military and civil applications. First flown in 1987, it was developed by a joint venture between Westland Helicopters in the United Kingdom and Agusta in Italy in response to national requirements for a modern naval utility helicopter. Several operators, including the armed forces of Britain, Denmark, Norway and Portugal, use the name Merlin for their AW101 aircraft. It is manufactured at factories in Yeovil, England and Vergiate, Italy; licensed assembly work has also taken place in Japan and the United States.
| Role | Anti-submarine warfare, medium-lift transport and utility helicopter |
|---|---|
| National origin | United Kingdom/Italy |
| Manufacturer | Agusta Westland Helicopters AgustaWestland Finmeccanica Leonardo S.p.A. |
| First flight | 9 October 1987 |
| Introduction | 1999 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Royal Navy Royal Air Force (historical) Italian Navy Royal Danish Air Force |
| Produced | 1990s-present |
| Variants | AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant Lockheed Martin VH-71 Kestrel |
The AW101 entered into service in 1999, and has since replaced several older helicopter types, such as the Sikorsky Sea King, performing roles such as medium-sized transport, anti-submarine warfare, and ship-based utility operations. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) operates a variant of the AW101, designated CH-149 Cormorant, in the air-sea rescue role. Another variant, designated VH-71 Kestrel, was being developed to serve in the US presidential transport fleet before the program was cancelled.
General characteristics
- Crew: 3–4
- Capacity:
- 26 troops (38 passengers) or 5 tonnes of payload or 4 stretchers (with sonar removed) for Merlin HM1;
- 30 seated troops or 45 standing fully equipped combat troops, or 3,050 kg (6,724 lb) of internal payload, 5,520 kg (12,169 lb) of external payload, or 16 stretchers for AW101
- Length: 19.53 m-fuselage length (64 ft 1 in)
- Rotor diameter: 18.59 m (61 ft 0 in)
- Height: 6.62 m (21 ft 8¾ in)
- Disc area: 271.51 m² (2,992.5 ft²)
- Empty weight: 10,500 kg (23,149 lb)
- Max. takeoff weight: 14,600 kg (32,188 lb)
- Powerplant: 3 × Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-01 turboshafts, 1,566 kW (2,100 shp) (take-off power) each
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 309 km/h (167 knots, 192 mph)
- Cruise speed: 278 km/h (150 knots, 167mph)
- Range: 833 km (450 nmi, 517 mi)
- Endurance: 5 hours
- Service ceiling: 4,575 m (15,000 ft)
Armament
- Bombs: 4× Sting Ray homing torpedoes or depth charges
