Agusta-Bell AB139

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Agusta-Bell AB139
« em: Dezembro 06, 2004, 03:55:39 pm »
Irish Air Corps Selects AB139
 
 
(Source: Agusta Westland; issued Dec. 3, 2004)
 
 
 After the full evaluation programme, the Irish Department of Defence has selected the AB139 helicopter for their utility helicopter requirement including troop transport duties, air ambulance, inland search and rescue and VIP transport.  
 
Four Bell/Agusta Aerospace Company AB139 helicopters will be delivered to the Air Corps. It is expected that negotiations will be completed later this month and a firm order for the delivery of the AB139’s agreed.  
 
In addition to the selection by the Irish Department of Defence, a number of government agencies around the world are showing a keen interest in the AB139 helicopter, whose modern design and certification standards, combined with its exceptional power-to-weight ratio and high-speed capability, make it ideally suited for law enforcement.  
 
The AB139 achieved Italian (ENAC) in 2003 and European EASA early 2004. FAA certification is expected by year-end 2004 through the bilateral agreement between Italy and the USA. Several AB139s have been already delivered to European and African customers. Additional AB139 deliveries are expected by year-end to customers in the government, commercial and private sectors. The order book currently stands at over 80 aircraft slated for more than 40 customers worldwide.  
 
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, with primary operations in Italy, United Kingdom and USA, is a commercial enterprise offering an unrivaled range of products designed to satisfy the most diverse requirements of civil and military customers. With turnover exceeding $2.5 billion, AgustaWestland is committed to delivering outstanding products and services in globally competitive markets.  
 
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company, is a $1.6 billion, leading producer of commercial and military helicopters, and the pioneer of the revolutionary tilt-rotor aircraft. Globally recognized for customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce of over 8,000 employees serves customers flying Bell aircraft in over 120 countries.  
 
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PS : Este helicóptero não poderia ser um bom substituto para o Eurocopter recusado por Paulo Portas?
 

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« Responder #1 em: Dezembro 19, 2004, 11:10:02 am »
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PS : Este helicóptero não poderia ser um bom substituto para o Eurocopter recusado por Paulo Portas?


Não. O A139 encontra-se na classe do NH-90. É um heli utilitário de porte médio.
A juntar a esta compra a Irlanda seleccionou precisamente o EC-635 - que competiu neste concurso contra o A129 - como heli ligeiro ( irá encomendar 4 unidades ) para complementar o A139, nomeadamente em funções de treino e missões mais ligeiras.

O A139:



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« Responder #2 em: Dezembro 19, 2004, 12:25:31 pm »
Caro Ricardo Nunes,

 Julgo que o EC635 agora selecionado pela Irish Air Corps deverá ter competido contra o A109 e não contra o A129, por este se tratar de um heli com funções completamente distintas.
 

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« Responder #3 em: Dezembro 19, 2004, 12:42:05 pm »
Caro Major Alvega,

Exactamente! Foi um erro de escrita meu. Como é óbvio seria o A109 ( heli ligeiro ) e não o A129 Mangusta ( heli de ataque ).  :wink:

Desculpas pelo engano!
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