Agusta A.109 facts for kids

The Agusta A.109 is an Italian helicopter. It has both civilian and military use. It is a twin-turboshaft helicopter built in all-metal. Its uniqueness comes from its retractable landing gear. From 2000 it has been built as AW.109 by the British and Italian company AgustaWestland. AgustaWestland AW119 Koala is a modernized variant.

Images for kids

Agusta A109 K2 of the Rega over Mount Pilatus
A Belgian A109BA performing a display flight, 2013
An AW109E parked on the grass
Head-on view of a low-flying AW109, 2008
Pair of South African Air Force (SAAF) A109 LUHs landing in formation
An Australian AW109E during a rescue demonstration, 2008
Philippine Air Force AW109 Light Armed Helicopter during the Exercise Balikatan 2016
Agusta A109A Mk.II of the Italian police
AW109E Power operated by Bangladesh Navy
Belgian Air Component A109BA anti-tank variant.
An AW109E Power helicopter of the Philippine Navy
A Swedish Armed Forces A109 LUH, designated Hkp-15A
AW109E of the Empire Test Pilots' School
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-68A Stingray