Poland selects Leonardo AW149

[RavenOne]

Poland has selected the Leonardo (albeit their Polish PZL Division) AW149 as their new battlefield helicopter and worth PLN 8.25 billion gross (EUR 1.76 billion) for 32 x airframes.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1542813409644797952

View: https://twitter.com/mon_gov_pl/status/1542813409644797952?s=21&t=bBNcb_vWB7N-ozNlgs3tQw&fbclid=IwAR1JK7BSgBW-E5qgSkJiPv-q57J32mXg0Xqf5PEKtIEgo91UWk_eT4AHzdQ


cheers

 

[helmutkohl]

are these replacing the W-3s?

 

[Stovepipe]

So, how do you get in and out of the cabin if there are missiles in the way?

 

[TomS]

So, how do you get in and out of the cabin if there are missiles in the way?

There is a couple of feet (maybe 60 cm) between the side of the fuselage and the pylon/hardpoint. Also, it's unlikely that they will be carrying a heavy external armament and troops in the cabin at the same time.

 

[gral_rj]

are these replacing the W-3s?

I don't think so - the AW149 is about the size of an UH-60, IIRC. Which brings up the question of why didn't they go for the S70i

 

[yasotay]

If they are being used for troop carrier there will likely not be any weapons on the pylons. Indeed the pylons might be removed for the weight saving and easier access.
They didn't go for the S70i because Leonardo likely gave them a better offset deal. I would agree though that I thought S70i was the likely winner.

 

[helmutkohl]

are these replacing the W-3s?

I don't think so - the AW149 is about the size of an UH-60, IIRC. Which brings up the question of why didn't they go for the S70i

Do you know if there are any plans for the W-3?
they seemed to be nice small light helicopters, but they are getting quite old

 

[gral_rj]

are these replacing the W-3s?

I don't think so - the AW149 is about the size of an UH-60, IIRC. Which brings up the question of why didn't they go for the S70i

Do you know if there are any plans for the W-3?
they seemed to be nice small light helicopters, but they are getting quite old

No idea if they have any plans for replacing the W-3s.

 

[RavenOne]

Seek and ye shall deliver

Polish Land Forces take delivery of their first AW149 helicopters

www.leonardo.com

cheers

 

[RavenOne]

3rd Leonardo AW149 delivered to POland

https://twitter.com/x/status/1735627912550695218

View: https://twitter.com/AgencjaUzbr/status/1735627912550695218/photo/1


cheers

 

[Grey Havoc]

Leonardo opens Polish production line for AW149 helicopters - APDR

PZL-Świdnik the Polish company fully-owned by Leonardo recently celebrated the opening of the production line for the AW149 helicopters

asiapacificdefencereporter.com