Rotorcraft
Leonardo AW101 Takes On Leadville
Tri-engine Leonardo AW101 helicopter completes OEI high-altitude testing at famed Colorado airport.
A Leonardo AW101 completed high-altitude testing last week in Colorado. The testing is used to confirm the three-engine helicopter’s ability to recover and land safely in the event of engine failure. (Photo: Leonardo)
A Leonardo AW101 completed high-altitude testing last week in Colorado. The testing is used to confirm the three-engine helicopter’s ability to recover and land safely in the event of engine failure. (Photo: Leonardo)

A Leonardo AW101 completed high-altitude performance testing last week in Buena Vista (KAEJ) and Leadville, Colorado (KLXV). The tests were conducted as part of a performance improvement program to raise engine power and main gearbox torque rating to 117 percent. 


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