Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland) AW169

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Leonardo AW169 Air Ambulance

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Kiwi Aviation · 15 Apr 2026

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Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland) AW169

Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland) AW139

Aircraft

AW169 AW169

Green Air Ambulance/EMS

G-CPIZ

Registration

Airline

UK Air Ambulance Service

Manufacturer

Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland)

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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Insights

Aviation History

The AW139 is a modern, versatile twin-engine helicopter widely used worldwide in emergency medical services, search and rescue (SAR), VIP/corporate transport, and law enforcement. It is notable for its safety, advanced avionics, and reliability.

Fleet Rarity

Popular type with well over 1,000 produced and operating; not rare.

Record Flights

Common in offshore, SAR, and long-distance EMS flights, but no famous record-setting journeys.

Safety & Events

AW139s have participated in many high-profile rescues and disaster relief operations globally.

Future Outlook

Active; in ongoing production and use.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C (twin-engine)

Engine

N/A (rotor diameter: 13.8 meters)

Wingspan

16.66 meters

Length

1,061 km

Range

306 km/h

Speed

Up to 15 passengers (typically 5-8 in EMS or VIP config)

Capacity

6,800 kg

MTOW

4.98 meters

Height

Each engine: 1,679 shp (1,252 kW) (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

65-72 dB SEL/ICAO Chapter 8 compliant

Noise