Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland) AW169

Cundy88 🇬🇧

1h ago · © Cundy88

Attending Bedford Town Centre due to an incident. Crew were there for specialist services but didn’t transport patient.

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Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland) AW109 (A109)

Aircraft

AW169 AW169

MAGPAS Air Ambulance (orange/white/green emergency medical livery)

G-MPAS

Registration

Airline

MAGPAS Air Ambulance

Manufacturer

Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland)

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Heli Hero, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Livery Legend, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Bright livery and open door add interest, but people and background clutter detract from the clean helicopter shot.

Location

Behind Bedford Borough Council and Bedford College

Runway N/A

52.1338, -0.4694

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Insights

Aviation History

The AW109 is a widely used light twin-engine multipurpose helicopter, regarded for its agility and popularity in EMS, law enforcement, and VIP transport.

Fleet Rarity

AW109 is relatively common in its segment; not a rare type.

Record Flights

No major record flights, but a popular type for rapid emergency response and HEMS operations.

Safety & Events

Has an excellent reputation for reliability and safety in EMS and police operations.

Future Outlook

Still in production and active service; likely to remain in widespread use for years.

Specifications

2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210A turboshafts

Engine

Rotor diameter: 12.12 m

Wingspan

14.65 m

Length

820 km

Range

260 km/h

Speed

Up to 10 passengers (or equipped for EMS/air ambulance duties)

Capacity

4,800 kg

MTOW

4.5 m

Height

Each engine: 1,000 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 8 (helicopter noise, varies by operation mode)

Noise