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AW609

Seats
8 8
Power
1,940 hp1,447 kW
Cruise
275 kt509 km/h
First flight
2003 2003
Agustawestland AW609
Agustawestland AW609
Agustawestland AW609
Agustawestland AW609
Agustawestland AW609
Agustawestland AW609
Agustawestland AW609
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About the AW609

The Leonardo AW609 is an American twin-engined fixed-wing tiltrotor aircraft designed for the civil aviation market, particularly suiting VIP transport and offshore operations. It features a vertical takeoff and landing layout with two turboshaft engines mounted on rotatable wingtip pylons, allowing it to function both as a helicopter and an airplane while accommodating a crew of two.

Originating from a late-twentieth-century concept, the aircraft combines pressurized cabin comfort with advanced composite materials and automated flight controls. It bridges the gap between conventional rotorcraft and fixed-wing transport by offering higher speeds and extended range.

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