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Air International 2022-10 / News
AW249 attack helicopter prototype CSX82069 completes the type’s maiden flight
Leonardo Helicopters has been quietly working on the AW249 since it was awarded a €487m multiyear development contract by the Italian Ministry of Defence (MOD) under the nation’s New Exploration Escort Helicopter (NEES) programme in January 2017 -
Air International 2021-12 / J.Winchester - Angle of attack
Official renderings of the AW249 that’s currently under development in Italy show a mix of AW129 Mangusta features, with new engine fairings and large sponsons such as those used on the AH-64 family
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Air International 2021-04 / K.Chapman - Leonardo AW249 /Concept Insight/
An early digital rendering of the AW249 that depicts the attack helicopter in flight. Note that the platform will feature a tandem-seat cockpit configuration, with a stadium seating set-up
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Air International 2021-04 / K.Chapman - Leonardo AW249 /Concept Insight/
This digital rendering offers a good view of the front of the AW249. From this angle, you can see certain visual similarities between this new-generation attack helicopter and its predecessor, the AW129 Mangusta
