Power

Power Statistics
The Navy's new Agusta A109E Power.
The Navy's new Agusta A109E Power.
Type Training and Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer Agusta Westland
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
Weight 1590 kg1,590,000 g
1.59 t
3,505.349 lb
56,085.6 oz
(empty)
2850 kg (Internal load)
3000 kg (External load)
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.

HMAS ANZAC departs Cork, Ireland. HMAS ANZAC passes German Bremen Class Ship, FGS KOLN on the way...

HMAS ANZAC departs Cork, Ireland. HMAS ANZAC passes German Bremen Class Ship, FGS KOLN on the way...