Agusta A-109 MKII Model Helicopter

 

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Agusta A-109 MKII Model Helicopter

Item#: 60683

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Wing Span: 15
Length: 15
Height: 4.76
Manufacturer: Agusta SpA

 

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Agusta A-109 MKII Model Helicopter

Factory Direct Models, the world leading manufacturer of Model Aircraft, brings to you this Agusta A-109 MKII Helicopter. This Agusta A-109 MKII Helicopter was hand crafted using the finest Philippine Mahogany and sealed to last for generations. Working with our blueprints and library of reference material as well as the Customer's photographs, Factory Direct Models master artisans created this famous Helicopter into an amazing one of a kind detailed display model.

This Agusta A-109 MKII Helicopter Model comes with a detachable stand a Personalized inscription plaque and a laminated Agusta logo that adds beauty to this collectible masterpiece.

Agusta A-109 MKII History:

The AgustaWestland AW109 (formerly A109) is a helicopter manufactured by Agusta (now AgustaWestland) of Italy. It is a light-weight, twin engine, eight seat multi-purpose helicopter. The AgustaWestland AW119 Koala is a single-engine development.

In the late 1960s Agusta designed the A109 as a single-engined commercial helicopter. It was soon realised that a twin-engined design was needed and it was re-designed in 1969 with two Allison 250-C14 turboshaft engines. A projected military version (the A109B) was not developed and the company concentrated on the eight-seat version the A109C. The first of three prototypes first flew on the 4 August 1971. A long protracted development then followed and the first production aircraft was not completed until April 1975. Delivery of production machines started in early 1976. The aircraft soon became a success and was soon used for roles other than as a light transport including as an air ambulance and search-and-rescue. In 1975 Agusta returned again to the possibility of a military version and trials were carried out between 1976 and 1977 with five A109As fitted with Hughes Aircraft TOW missiles. Two military versions were then developed, one for light attack or close support and another for naval operations.

The helicopter is notable for having retractable landing gear, unlike many other similar aircraft.

Fuselages of A109 are made by PZL Świdnik. In June 2006 the 500th fuselage was delivered by this manufacturer, marking 10 years of successful co-operation between the two companies. The sale of the Agusta A109 to the Belgian armed forces in 1988 gave rise to a bribery scandal when it was revealed the company had given the Belgian Socialists over 50 million francs to get the sale. This scandal led to the resignation and conviction of NATO Secretary General Willy Claes.

The A109A Mk II is an upgraded civilian version of the A109A.