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 AW109E, 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
Former Dyfed-Powys Police Air Support Unit Helicopter (X-Ray 99) demonstration at police HQ Open Day 2008
Flight deck of an AW109, 2012