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South African Air Force

Agusta A109

15 Squadron - AFB Durban



Type:   Light General Purpose Helicopter

Powerplant:  Two X Allison 250-C20B turboshaft engines each developing 420 shp (313 kW) for take-off, 385 shp (287 kW) continuous power, derated to 346 shp (258 kW) for twin-engine operation..

Maximum Speed:  193 mph

Maximum Range:  351 miles

Service Ceiling:  16, 300 ft

Weight Empty:  3, 120 lbs

Maximum Loaded Weight:  5, 402 lbs

Diameter of Main Rotor:  36' 1"

Length:  35'  1 3/4"

Height:  10" 10"

Armament:  Two 7.62mm flexibly mounted machine guns and two XM-157 rocket launchers (each with seven 70mm rockets) basic alternative weapons include HOT or TOW missiles and an electrically operated 7.62mm Mini-gun on a flexible mount. A fully automatic 7.62mm MG3 machine gun; an XM-159C launcher for nineteen 70mm rockets, an Agusta launcherfor 7 x 81mm rockets or a 200-A1 launcher for nineteen 70mm rockets.



Agusta A109 No 4026 of the South African Air Force


Agusta A109 No 4026 of the South African Air Force


Rear View: Agusta A109 No 4026 of the South African Air Force


Rear View: Agusta A109 No 4026 of the South African Air Force.


View of Cockpit: Agusta A109 No 4026 of the South African Air Force



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