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A-149: the AgustaWestland-promoted challenger for the LUH

Cascina Costa, Italy - First specifications on the aircraft are available

First specifications about the military version of the AB-139 devoted to compete for the US Army’s LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) programme are available. The A-149 (AgustaWestland is now promoting it alone compared to the previous cooperation with Bell) will be provided with a de-icing system, a wire strike protection, all weather and night navigation devices and several weapons among which rocket-launchers, h...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 131868
Rome, Italy, 11/28/2005 12:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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