Leonardo Says AW101 Fleets To Benefit From 'Significant' Upgrade

NAWSARH AW101

Leonardo says Norway’s fleet of NAWSARH AW101s will receive the upgrade.

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Leonardo Helicopters has secured Italian military certification of an upgrade for the AW101 three-engine heavy helicopter. Based on test evidence from the engines, control systems and main gearbox, the upgrade enables the AW101 to benefit from higher main gearbox torque of 117%, up from 112%. This...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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