UK / Italy : (AgustaWestland Press Release ) - Since its launch at the Paris Air Show in June 2001 the AB139 has become the best selling and class leading helicopter in the medium twin market. Nearly 150 AB139 orders have been placed by customers in 23 countries. By early 2006 nearly 30 aircraft had been delivered to customers in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
The AB139 is a new-generation medium twin-turbine helicopter designed with inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation. The applications include law enforcement, EMS, offshore, corporate, and VIP transport. The AB139 is capable of carrying up to 15 passengers, or eight deployable law enforcement officers and two armed crew members for aircraft protection at high cruise speeds, in the most spacious cabin and with the best power reserve in the medium twin class. State-of-the-art, proven systems on board include two Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67C turboshaft engines with full-authority digital engine controls (FADEC), Honeywell Primus Epic� avionics, a four-axis digital autopilot, and four large flat displays in the cockpit with the option for night vision goggle compatibility.
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