AgustaWestland Debuts AW139M
AgustaWestland announced at Heli-Expo 2011 the debut of the AW139M, a customized, military version of its successful multi-role AW139.

AgustaWestland announced at Heli-Expo 2011 the debut of the AW139M, a customized, military version of its successful multi-role AW139. Featured earlier this year at the AFA Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, it carries in it military technology required by the U.S. Air Force’s common vertical lift support program (CVLSP).

Manufactured at the company’s Philadelphia facility and tailored with U.S. military technology from suppliers across the country, the AW139M carries high-definition forward-looking infrared system, heavy-duty landing gear and self-protection equipment, including infrared detection and countermeasures. Making the AW139M particularly well suited to military use, it also features low thermal and acoustic signatures and is available with a full ice-protection system, allowing all-weather operations.