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Leonardo Promotes AW101 and AW189

Helicopters, Defence Electronics

Italian defence conglomerate Leonardo is The AW101 is by design able to operate Korea Coast Guard and several regional
hoping to grow its already extensive foot- in extreme weather conditions. It is fitted fire services, the AW119K for the Korean
print in South Korea. with a de-icing system and rated to operate National Police and the GrandNew and
in temperatures ranging between −45 and AW169 for Emergency Medical Services
The company, which has its AW159 heli- +50 °C. The aircraft’s control systems allow (EMS) operations.
copter currently in service with the Republic the AW101 to maintain a stable hover in 74
of Korea Navy, is showcasing the AW101 km/h (40 kn) crosswinds. The AW101 is a The AW189 is the superior multi-mission
solution for today’s demanding operations,
and AW189 helicopters at the event. medium-lift helicopter used for a range of combining exceptional payload and range
Another major area of focus at the show is applications by several countries includ- with outstanding technology and safety.
the RAT31 DL/M radar, a L-band solid-state ing the UK, Italy and Canada, and has been The type has proven extremely successful
3D surveillance radar, designed to protect ordered by Norway in a search-and-rescue not only in the energy support market but
large portions of territory thanks to its wide configuration that includes Leonardo’s also in the public service one for search
range. Leonardo is also looking to support Osprey AESA radar. The multi-role helicop- and rescue, MEDEVAC, firefighting, disaster
ter is capable of performing a wide range
key Korean partners with export opportu- of roles including specialized roles like air- relief and law enforcement and has already
nities and to work with local partners to borne mine counter measures, amphibious been chosen by several operators in Asian
expand the support network in Korea for support and transport. countries for these roles.
its fleet of helicopters.
The RAT31 DL/M radar, a L-band solid-state
The AW189 is Leonardo’s latest twin-en- 3D surveillance radar, is part of a family of
With many of Korea’s key civil and military gined, super-medium helicopter for civil and long-range systems with surveillance, air
forces operating a wide range of Leonardo public service applications. The company is defence, and missile capabilities, including
equipment, the company is confident that a main helicopter partner of Korea, having ballistic missiles, in support of homeland
the AW101 and AW189 will find takers in the previously also provided the Super Lynx for security and operational missions. The RAT
country and the overall region. The AW101 the RoK Navy, the AW139 helicopter for the 31 DL/M can adapt to the challenges posed
embodies advanced design and technology by a broad range of operational scenarios,
coupled with long range and endurance, including those where it has to face jam-
thus providing operational persistence for ming and heavy clutter at the same time.
all missions. The versatility of the AW101 Its highly reliable technology allows for a
platform and a full range of on-board “graceful degradation, meaning that even
equipment allow operators to configure if some modules fail, the radar sustains its
the helicopter for a wide range of roles overall performance.
including Maritime, Battlefield/Personnel Leonardo has sold over 70 RAT 31 (Fixed
Recovery and SAR. This mission versatility, and Mobile version) in 18 countries world-
combined with the most spacious cabin in wide. The radar is a crucial component of
its class featuring large side sliding doors NATO’s air defence capabilities. Its archi-
and rear access ramp, makes the AW101 tecture meets the Alliance standards,
the most advanced, flexible and capable enabling full interoperability during multi-
multi-role helicopter available today. national missions.
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