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# AW101AW101
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](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/proizvoditeli/leonardo)
01 / Model history
## Heavy special class
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
## Specifications and uses
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.
- Engines
- 3 × GE CT7-8E
According to the official brochure
- Maximum takeoff weight
- 15 600 kg
- Crew
- 2
- Capacity
- Up to 25 people
Landing pattern, not VIP
- Cruising Speed
- 277 km/h
- Range
- Up to 1 363 km
Brochure configuration, no reserve
- Diameter of the rotor
- 18,6 m
- Class
- Heavy multi-purpose
Leonardo, the official brochure of AW101. Engine and cabin layouts differ by customer; the number 25 refers to the service layout.
### Scale of special machine
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.
### What to check before comparing
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.
### What to check on an individual aircraft
1. 01Purpose and exact modification
2. 02Playground, hangar and technical team
3. 03Mission equipment
03 / Model information
## In the catalogue
- Manufacturer
- Leonardo
- Family
- AW101
- Class
- Heavy multi-purpose helicopter
- Data status
- Model specifications
04 / Explore further
## Related models
[Leonardo**AW109 GrandNew**Family AW109](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/leonardo-aw109-grandnew) [Leonardo**AW119Kx**Family AW119](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/leonardo-aw119kx) [Leonardo**AW139**Family AW139](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/leonardo-aw139) [Leonardo**AW169**Family AW169](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/leonardo-aw169)
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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