Agusta A109E Power

Agusta A109E Power Statistics

Agusta A109E Power.
Type	Training and Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer	Agusta now AgustaWestland
Ordered	February 2007 (under a 4 year lease from Raytheon Australia)
Number ordered	3
Number Leased	3
First Delivered	1 August 2007
Last Delivered	August 2007
Weights	Empty: 1,590 kg Internal: 2850 kg Max. Take-off: 3000 kg
Dimensions	Rotor Diameter: 11 m Length: 13.04 m Height: 3.5 m
Engines	2 x P&W PW-206C / Turbomeca Arrius 2K1 engines
Performance	Maximum Rate of Climb: 9.8 m/s Service Ceiling: 5974 m Speed: 285 kph Range: 948 km

The Agusta A109E Power helicopters joined 723 Squadron in 2007 on lease from Raytheon Australia and they are used for multi engine training for pilots moving onto other aircraft such as the Seahawk. The Power is also utilised for public relations support and recruiting activities. The squadron currently operates three A109E Powers.