Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland) AW169

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01 May 2026 · © Unknown

Cornwall Air Ambulance AW169

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Tbaiavgeek · 02 May 2026

Incredible capture!

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Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland) AW169

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Aircraft

AW169 AW169

Cornwall Air Ambulance

G-CRWL

Registration

Airline

Cornwall Air Ambulance

Manufacturer

Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland)

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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Location

Spitfire Corner

Cornwall Airport Newquay · NQY/EGHQ

50.4343, -4.9755

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Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Leonardo AW169 is a modern medium-sized twin-engine helicopter, widely used for air ambulance, SAR, and VIP transport. Cornwall Air Ambulance operates this type for critical medical missions in the region.

Fleet Rarity

One of fewer than 120 AW169s built worldwide as of 2024; rare compared to many common helicopters.

Record Flights

Used for urgent response and inter-hospital transfers in Cornwall, UK. Not known for world records but notable as UK\'s first AW169 HEMS operator.

Safety & Events

No notable major incidents publicly associated with G-CRWL.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in active service with Cornwall Air Ambulance for the foreseeable future.

Specifications

2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210A

Engine

Rotor diameter: 12.12 m

Wingspan

14.65 m

Length

820 km

Range

250 km/h

Speed

Up to 10 passengers or 2 stretchers crew

Capacity

4,800 kg

MTOW

4.5 m

Height

Each engine: 1,000 shp (750 kW)

Thrust

Around 75–81 dB (varies by phase of flight, meets modern ICAO helicopter noise standards)

Noise