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The refined and attractive AgustaWestland AW009 is a cost-effective, multi-mission capable, light single-engine helicopter an evolution of the rugged SW-4. The mission-proven Rolls-Royce M250-C20R2 (SP) engine ensures reliable, high performance; an optional M250-C30P engine upgrade will provide enhanced power handling for the most demanding mission. An advanced Genesys avionics display is now standard in every AW009 to ensure excellent situational awareness; pilots experience an intuitive, easy to fly platform with excellent range and endurance essential for demanding training, law enforcement, passenger transport and utility operations.Composite Rotor blades3-bladed articulated hub for smooth rideTuned and damped transmission mountExcellent visibility and user-friendly avionicsCrashworthy adjustable seats (pilots and passengers)With one of the highest useful loads in its classEasy access to the cabin thanks to a front hinged door and a rearward sliding door, on both sides, without any strut in the middle, between themUltra rugged landing gear to handle punishmentsEasy conversion between cargo and passenger configurationsSpacious baggage compartment with direct external accessLarge aft fuel tank for safety and enduranceAluminum alloy fuselage with extensive use of composite materialsTwo composite tail rotor bladesReliable Rolls Royce 250 family engineNewly updated hydraulic boost control system

Leonardo Helicopter Division is heavily investing in the development of Rotary Wing Unmanned Air Vehicles (RUAV) and Optionally Piloted Helicopters (OPH), which provide a great level of operational flexibility in terms of flight operations and operational capabilities. The list of RUAVOPH initiatives within AgustaWestland products strategy, leveraging its solid and well-established know-how and experience, spans so far from a light 150 kg RUAV to the 1, 800 kg Solo model: - Medium Size OPH (Optionally Piloted Helicopter SW-4 Solo)- Light RUAV of 150 kg 180 kg named HERO