Leonardo / AW101
The AW101 is a Leonardo helicopter. In the editorial catalog, it shows the top edge of the task scale, far beyond the usual private transfer.
About the manufacturer 
01 / Model history
AW101 is associated with search and rescue, marine and government programs. Its scale is justified when the task requires a large cabin, a long-distance route and special equipment.
Comparing it to the compact AW109 as an alternative to a single trip is almost meaningless. It is more useful to understand what requirements lead to the choice of a heavy platform and how much infrastructure is needed for its operation.
02 / Manufacturer data
AW101 is a heavy multitasking platform with three engines. In the private catalog, it is an example of a special transportation, not a typical personal transfer.
Leonardo, the official brochure of AW101. Engine and cabin layouts differ by customer; the number 25 refers to the service layout.
The AW101 is known for transport, rescue and government programs. Three engines and a large cabin volume make sense where the task involves a group of people and equipment.
A special VIP-interior is possible in separate programs, but the data of a dense service layout can not be represented as the capacity of the business salon.
For AW101, it is critical to know the specific version, customer and installed powerplant. Parameters from one brochure do not describe the whole family.
The preparation of the site, hangar and the cost of operation here belong to a completely different scale than that of light private cars.
03 / Model information
04 / Explore further
Capacity and range depend on configuration, payload and flight conditions. A helicopter’s price depends on its equipment and technical condition.
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