AgustaWestland AW109#Military and government operators

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Work on what would become the AW109 commenced during the late 1960s at the Italian helicopter manufacturer Agusta, which sought to design an indigenous rotorcraft suitable for commercial activities. Known as the A109, early designs were of a single-engine helicopter. However, the design team came to recognise that the market found a twin-engine rotorcraft more attractive, so the project was revised in 1969, to outfit it with a pair of Allison 250-C14 turboshaft engines. While early considerations had been made for a militarised model, which the company internally referred to as the A109B, Agusta intentionally placed a low priority on the work for this variant in favour of other market sectors. In particular, design efforts were concentrated on the eight-seat A109C model.Air International October 1978, pp. 160–161.

On 4 August 1971, the first of three prototypes performed the type's maiden flight.Air International October 1978, p. 161. The A109 was subject to a protracted flight testing phase, which was largely attributable to the discovery of dynamic instability that took roughly one year to resolve via a modified transmission design.Moll 1992, p. 68. Almost four years later, the first production helicopter was officially completed during April 1975. On 1 June 1975, the type received certification for visual flight rules (VFR) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), permitting the A109 to be operated in North America.

During 1976, deliveries of production A109s commenced to civil customers. The type offered several advantages over the then-market leading Bell 206, including its greater top speed, twin-engine redundancy, and increased seating capacity. In 1975, Agusta's design team revisited the concept of a military version; to support their work, a series of flying trials were carried out between 1976 and 1977 involving a total of five A109As that had been outfitted with Hughes Aircraft-built TOW missiles. From these endeavours, two different military versions of the A109 emerged, one being intended for light attack/close air support missions while the other was optimised for shipboard operations.[http://www.propilotmag.com/archives/2012/July%2012/A3_AgustaWestland_p2.html "AgustaWestland makes its mark with technology and innovation."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223065841/http://www.propilotmag.com/archives/2012/July%2012/A3_AgustaWestland_p2.html |date=23 February 2015 }} Professional Pilot, July 2012.

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Shortly following after the launch of the initial production model, Agusta begun work on additional models, primarily for the civil sector. During 1981, an A109A Mk2, that featured a widened cabin, was made available to operators. In 1993, the A109 K2 model was introduced, which was powered by alternative engine in the form of the Turbomeca Arriel 1K1. During 1996, the A109 Power was launched, which was broadly similar to the K2 except for the adoption of yet another powerplant, the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206 engine. By 2008, according to AgustaWestland, the A109 Power was being operated across 46 countries. In 2006, an enlarged variant, the A109S Grand, was introduced.

The A109 was renamed the AW109 as a consequence of the July 2000 merger of Finmeccanica and GKN plc's respective helicopter subsidiaries Agusta and Westland Helicopters to form AgustaWestland. Since the mid-1990s, fuselages for the AW109 have been manufactured by PZL-Świdnik, which became a subsidiary company of AgustaWestland in 2010. In June 2006, the 500th fuselage was delivered by the Polish aerospace company PZL-Świdnik, marking 10 years of co-operation on the AW109 between the two companies.{{cite web |url=http://www.pzl.swidnik.pl/AN5000/5100/5100_a_wiadomosciwydarzenia.htm |title=PZL-Świdnik deliver 500th airframe to AgustaWestland |work=PZL-Świdnik SA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060907150034/http://www.pzl.swidnik.pl/AN5000/5100/5100_a_wiadomosciwydarzenia.htm |archive-date=7 September 2006}} In 2004, AgustaWestland formed a joint venture with the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation for the support and production of the AW109 in China; by 2009, the joint venture was reportedly capable of performing the final assembly of the AW109 in addition to independently manufacturing major sections, such as the fuselage.Cliff, Ohlandt and Yang 2011, p. 59.

In February 2014, AgustaWestland announced the development of the AW109 Trekker, an updated model. It is equipped with skid landing gear (being the first twin-engine helicopter produced by the company to have this feature) and is powered by a pair of FADEC-equipped Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C engines; its avionics are supplied by Genesys Aerospace, which have been designed for single-pilot operations.Huber, Mark. [http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-08-07/agustawestland-sees-latin-america-positive-climb "AgustaWestland sees Latin America in “positive climb.”"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150808144358/http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-08-07/agustawestland-sees-latin-america-positive-climb |date=8 August 2015 }} AIN Online, 7 August 2015. The Trekker reportedly expands upon the utility capabilities of the standard AW109.Thurber, Mark. [http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2014-05-20/agustawestland-enjoys-steady-growth-european-market "AgustaWestland Enjoys Steady Growth in European Market."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726194213/http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2014-05-20/agustawestland-enjoys-steady-growth-european-market |date=26 July 2015 }} AIN Online, 20 May 2014. Akin to the prior models, the final assembly of the AW109 Trekker is undertaken at sites in both the US and Italy.Bergqvist, Pia. [http://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/helicopters/agustawestland-unveils-skid-equipped-aw109-trekker "AgustaWestland Unveils Skid-Equipped AW109 Trekker."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140806221225/http://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/helicopters/agustawestland-unveils-skid-equipped-aw109-trekker |date=6 August 2014 }} Flying Magazine, 27 February 2015.

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The AW109 is a lightweight twin-engine helicopter, known for its speed, elegant appearance and ease of control.McClellan 1989, p. 34. Since entering commercial service, several revisions and iterations have been made, frequently introducing new avionics and engine technologies. AgustaWestland have promoted the type for its multirole capabilities and serviceability. The type has proven highly popular with VIP/corporate customers; according to AgustaWestland, 50% of all of the AW109 Power variant had been sold in such configurations. Other roles for the AW109 have included emergency medical services, law enforcement, homeland security missions, harbor pilot shuttle duty, search and rescue, maritime operations, and military uses.Ernie Stephens and James T. McKenna. [http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/services/operators/Operators-Report-Fast-Beautiful-Flier_21496.html#.ViM9EMuFOUk "Operators’ Report: Fast, Beautiful Flier."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404031802/http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/services/operators/Operators-Report-Fast-Beautiful-Flier_21496.html#.ViM9EMuFOUk |date=4 April 2016 }} Rotor & Wing, 1 May 2008. In 2008, AgustaWestland claimed the AW109 to be "one of the industry’s best-selling helicopters".

A range of turboshaft powerplants have been used to power the numerous variants of the AW109, from the original Allison 250-C14 engines to the Turbomeca Arriel 1K1 and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206 of more modern aircraft. Powerplants can be replaced or swapped for during airframe overhauls, resulting in increasing lifting capacity and other performance changes. In the case of single-engine failure, the AW109 is intended to have a generous power reserve even on a single engine.McClellan 1989, p. 38. The engines drive a fully articulated four-blade rotor system.McClellan 1989, p. 37. Over time, more advanced rotor blade designs have been progressively adopted for the AW109's main and tail rotors, such as composite materials being used to replace bonded metal,Moll 1992, p. 64. these improvements have typically been made with the aim of reducing operating costs and noise signature. According to Rotor&Wing, the type is well regarded for its "high, hot, and heavy" performance.

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According to AgustaWestland, the AW109 Power features various advanced avionics systems, these include a three-axis autopilot, an auto-coupled Instrument Landing System, integrated GPS, a Moving Map Display, weather radar, and a Traffic Alerting System.{{cite web |url = http://www.raf.mod.uk/equipment/agusta.cfm |title = RAF – Agusta A 109 E |publisher = Raf.mod.uk |date = 25 April 2012 |access-date = 17 September 2012 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090804202407/http://www.raf.mod.uk/equipment/agusta.cfm |archive-date = 4 August 2009 |url-status = dead }} These systems are designed to reduce pilot workload (the AW109 can be flown under single or dual-pilot instrument flight rules (IFR)) and enable the use of night vision goggles (NVG) to conduct day-or-night operations.[http://www.agustawestland.com/documents/17633750/25064290/body_AW109_Law_Enforcement.pdf "AW109 Power: Law Enforcement."]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} AgustaWestland, Retrieved: 18 October 2015. The AW109 has a forced trim system which can be readily and selectively activated by the controlling pilot using triggers located on the cyclic and collective which hold the control inputs at the last set position if activated. All critical systems are deliberately redundant for fail-safe operations; the hydraulic system, hydraulic actuators, and electrical system are all dual-redundant, while the power inverters are triple-redundant. The AW109 also has reduced maintenance requirements due to an emphasis on reliability across the range of components used.

Some models of the AW109 feature the "quick convertible interior", a cabin configuration designed to be flexibly re-configured to allow the rotorcraft to be quickly adapted for different roles, such as the installation or removal of mission consoles or medical stretchers. Mission-specific equipment can also be installed in the externally accessible separate baggage compartment, which can be optionally expanded. Optional cabin equipment includes soundproofing, air conditioning, and bleed air heating. Aftermarket cabin configurations are offered by third parties; Pininfarina and Versace have both offered designer interiors for the AW109, while Aerolite Max Bucher has developed a lightweight emergency medical service interior. The majority of AW109s are fitted with a retractable wheeled tricycle undercarriage, providing greater comfort than skids and taxiing capability. For shipboard operations, the wheeled landing gear is reinforced, deck mooring points are fixed across the lower fuselage, and extensive corrosion protection is typically applied.[http://manilastandardtoday.com/news/-main-stories/178118/pn-inspects-2-attack-choppers.html "PN inspects 2 attack choppers."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304194127/http://manilastandardtoday.com/news/-main-stories/178118/pn-inspects-2-attack-choppers.html |date=4 March 2016 }} Manila Standard, 23 May 2015.

Optional mission equipment for the AW109 has included dual controls, a rotor brake, windshield wipers, a fixed cargo hook, snow skis, external loudspeakers, wire-strike protection system, engine particle separator, engine compartment fire extinguishers, datalink, and rappelling fittings. A range of armaments can be installed upon the AW109, including pintle-mounted machine guns, machine gun pods, 20mm cannons, rocket pods, anti-tank missiles and air-to-air missiles.[http://www.aiad.it/aiad_res/cms/documents/AGUSTAWESTLANDAW109LUHengl.pdf "AW109 LUH: The cost-effective force multiplier."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516135653/http://www.aiad.it/aiad_res/cms/documents/AGUSTAWESTLANDAW109LUHengl.pdf |date=16 May 2017 }} AgustaWestland, Retrieved: 22 October 2015. Those AW109s operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, later designated as MH-68A, had the following equipment installed: a rescue hoist, emergency floats, FLIR, Spectrolab NightSun search light, a 7.62 mm M240D machine gun and a Barrett M107 semi-automatic 12.7 mm (.50 caliber) anti-material rifle with laser sight.{{cite book |last = Crawford |first = Steve |title = Twenty-first century military helicopters: today's fighting gunships |year = 2003 |publisher = MBI Publishing Company |location = St. Paul, MN. |isbn = 0-7603-1504-3 |page = [https://archive.org/details/twentyfirstcentu0000craw_q2r0/page/85 85] |url = https://archive.org/details/twentyfirstcentu0000craw_q2r0/page/85}}

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Various branches of the Italian military have operated variants of the AW109; the Guardia di Finanza has operated its own variant of the AW109 since the 1980s for border patrol and customs duties, by 2010, it was in the process of replacing its original AW109s with a new-generation of AW109s.

During 1982, the Argentine Army Aviation deployed three A109As to the Falkland Islands during the Falklands War. They operated with the helicopter fleet (9 UH-1H, 2 CH-47C and 2 Pumas) in reconnaissance and liaison roles. One of the helicopters was destroyed on the ground by a British Harrier attack; the others were captured and sent to Europe aboard HMS Fearless. The British Army Air Corps decided to use those helicopters in domestic operations (being flown by 8 Flight AAC to support SAS regiment deployments in the UK), alongside two additional A109 which were purchased later following favorable use of the first two; all were retired in 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.helis.com/database/model/402/?filc=AR|title=Agusta A109a in Argentina|work=helis.com|access-date=21 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304191754/http://www.helis.com/database/model/402/?filc=AR|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.touchdown-aviation.com/types/army-air-corps/a109-hirundo.php|title=A109 Hirundo – Army Air Corps|work=Touchdown Aviation|access-date=21 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214356/http://www.touchdown-aviation.com/types/army-air-corps/a109-hirundo.php|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} The improved AW109E and SP – GrandNew versions have also been operated by No. 32 Squadron of the Royal Air Force to transport members of the British Royal Family.Stibbe, Matthew. [https://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewstibbe/2013/01/11/the-royal-squadron/ "The Royal Squadron."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024102850/https://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewstibbe/2013/01/11/the-royal-squadron/ |date=24 October 2017 }} Forbes, 11 January 2013.{{Cite web|url=https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircraft/a109sp/|title=About the A109SP|website=Royal Air Force}}

In 1988, 46 A109s were sold to the Belgian Armed Forces; it was later alleged that Agusta had given the Flemish Socialist Party over 50 million Belgian francs as a bribe to secure the sale. The resulting scandal led to the resignation and later conviction of NATO Secretary General Willy Claes.[https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/arrest-warrant-issued-for-serge-dassault-17013/ "Arrest warrant issued for Serge Dassault."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118140414/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/arrest-warrant-issued-for-serge-dassault-17013/ |date=18 January 2017 }} Flight International, 15 May 1996. Belgium has operated an A109 aerial display team.[https://www.facebook.com/A109DisplayTeam?fref=ts "A109 Display Team."] Facebook, Retrieved: 18 October 2015. In early 2013, a pair of Belgian AW109s were deployed to Sévaré, Mali, to perform medical evacuation mission in support of the French-led Operation Serval.Fiorenza, Nicholas. [http://aviationweek.com/blog/first-belgian-a109-medevac-mission-mali "First Belgian A109 Medevac Mission in Mali."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118061747/http://aviationweek.com/blog/first-belgian-a109-medevac-mission-mali |date=18 January 2017 }} Aviation Week, 14 February 2013. In June 2013, Belgian newspaper La Libre Belgique alleged that several former Belgian military helicopters had been sold via a private company to South Sudan in violation of a European Union embargo on weapons sales.[http://www.lalibre.be/actu/belgique/les-12-agusta-que-l-armee-belge-ne-pouvait-pas-vendre-51c9112435703374da3193ac "Les 12 Agusta que l’armée belge ne pouvait pas vendre."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315033701/http://www.lalibre.be/actu/belgique/les-12-agusta-que-l-armee-belge-ne-pouvait-pas-vendre-51c9112435703374da3193ac |date=15 March 2016 }} La Libre Belgique, 25 June 2013.[https://irpi.eu/agusta-belgium-southsudan/ "From Belgium to South Sudan: the controversial selling of 12 Agusta helicopters."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084333/https://irpi.eu/agusta-belgium-southsudan/ |date=4 March 2016 }} Investigative reporting project Italy, 29 June 2013.

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During the 1990s, the US Coast Guard, seeking to tackle drug trafficking on small speed boats via armed aerial interdiction helicopters, evaluated several options and selected the AW109 as the winner. For a number of years, eight armed AW109s, designated MH-68A Sting Ray, were leased from AgustaWestland and deployed at Coast Guard land facilities and onboard cutters. Positive experience with the AW109 led to the Coast Guard deciding to arm all of its helicopters and, following adaptions of their existing assets, the AW109s were returned after the lease expired.

In September 1999, the South African Air Force (SAAF) placed an order for 30 AW109s; 25 of the 30 rotorcraft were assembled locally by Denel Aviation, starting in 2003."Denel Aviation Has Started Final Assembly of the SAAF A109 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH)." AgustaWestland, 17 February 2003.[http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/first-denel-agusta-a109-helicopter-takes-off-2004-09-13 "First Denel Agusta A109 helicopter takes off."] Engineering News, 13 September 2004. As many as 16 SAAF AW109s were deployed for patrol, utility, and medical evacuation missions during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/rotorhub/agustawestland-holds-first-aw109-luhloh-/ "AgustaWestland holds first AW109 LUH/LOH Operators Conference."] Shephard Media, 6 December 2010. In July 2013, the SAAF reported that 18 AW109s had effectively been grounded due to lack of funding, these rotorcraft being only occasionally activated but not conducting flights; in 2013, only 71 flight hours were allocated to the whole AW109 fleet. The type may be reduced to flying VIPs rather than being operationally capable; South Africa is also considering selling a number of AW109s, and may cease helicopter operations altogether.[http://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2013/07/24/south-african-airforce-in-crisis-da "South African airforce in crisis."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726164114/http://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2013/07/24/south-african-airforce-in-crisis-da |date=26 July 2013 }} Timeslive.co.za, 24 July 2013.

In 2001, 20 AW109s were ordered for the Swedish Armed Forces, receiving the Swedish military designation of Hkp 15. In 2010, it was reported that considerable demands were being placed upon the AW109 fleet, in part due to the delayed delivery of the NHIndustries NH90.O'Dwyer, Gerard. [http://archive.defensenews.com/article/20100721/DEFSECT01/7210303/Sweden-Moves-Helos-From-Piracy-Ops-Battle-Group "Sweden Moves Helos From Piracy Ops to Battle Group."]{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} defensenews.com, 21 July 2010. In early 2015, a pair of Swedish AW109s were deployed on board the Royal Netherlands Navy ship HNLMS Johan de Witt, their first-ever deployment on board a foreign vessel, in support of a multinational anti-piracy mission off the coast of Somalia; the AW109 reportedly achieve a 100% availability rate over the course of three months.Hoyle, Craig. [https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/swedish-aw109-performing-well-for-eu-off-somali-coas-411929/ "Swedish AW109 performing well for EU off Somali coast."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925011114/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/swedish-aw109-performing-well-for-eu-off-somali-coas-411929/ |date=25 September 2015 }} Flight International, 5 May 2015.

Between 2007 and 2012, three AW109E Power helicopters were operated under lease by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to train naval aircrew.[http://australianaviation.com.au/2012/03/navy%E2%80%99s-rmi-retires-a109-prepares-for-429/ "Navy’s RMI retires A109, prepares for 429."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110919/http://australianaviation.com.au/2012/03/navy%E2%80%99s-rmi-retires-a109-prepares-for-429/ |date=4 March 2016 }} Australian Aviation, 16 March 2012.

In May 2008, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) placed an order for five AW109LUH rotorcraft to replace their aging Bell 47 Sioux in a training capacity; they are also used in the utility role to complement the larger NHIndustries NH90 and has seen limited use in VIP missions.[http://www.airforce.mil.nz/projects/a109luh/ "A109 Light Utility Helicopter."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823070915/http://www.airforce.mil.nz/projects/a109luh/ |date=23 August 2015 }} airforce.mil.nz, Retrieved: 19 October 2015.

During August 2008, Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik broke the round-the-world speed record using a factory-standard AgustaWestland AW109S Grand, with a time of 11 days, 7 hours and 2 minutes. The AW109S Grand is also recorded as being the fastest helicopter from New York to Los Angeles.{{cite web |url = http://records.fai.org/rotorcraft/aircraft.asp?id=1056 |title = History of Rotorcraft World Records, List of records established by the 'A109S Grand' |work = Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100729102048/http://records.fai.org/rotorcraft/aircraft.asp?id=1056 |archive-date = 29 July 2010}}{{cite web|url = http://www.agustawestland.com/node/3513 |title = AgustaWestland news archive, August 2008 |publisher = Agustawestland.com |date = 18 August 2008 |access-date = 17 September 2012 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120222221159/http://www.agustawestland.com/node/3513 |archive-date = 22 February 2012 }}

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In 2013, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Philippine Navy independently ordered batches of AW109 Power rotorcraft; additional AW109s were ordered in 2014.[http://www.agustawestland.com/-/aw1112_philippine_navy "Philippine Navy Signs Contract for Two Additional AW109 Power Helicopters."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918221924/http://www.agustawestland.com/-/aw1112_philippine_navy |date=18 September 2015 }} AgustaWestland, 11 February 2014. The PAF AW109s are used as armed gunships, while both armed and unarmed AW109s are operated by the Philippine Navy.[http://my.agustawestland.com/content/philippine-air-force-signs-contract-eight-aw109-power-helicopters "Philippine Air Force Signs Contract for Eight AW109 Power helicopters."]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} AgustaWestland, 6 November 2013. During the Battle of Marawi, multiple PAF AW109s engaged in combat the ISIS-affiliated Maute Group.{{cite web |url = https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/943316/breaking-news-air-force-villamor-air-base-marawi-maute-isis-bombing |title = Air Force pilots, crew come home to heroes' welcome |date = 6 November 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181219182250/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/943316/breaking-news-air-force-villamor-air-base-marawi-maute-isis-bombing |archive-date = 19 December 2018 |first = Frances |last = Mangosing |url-status = live }} During November 2020, a PAF AW109 was involved in a joint operation of Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Task Force (JTF) - Sulu against Abu Sayyaf kidnappers in northern Mindanao, firing upon a boat in conjunction with strafing fire from Philippine Navy Multipurpose Assault Craft.{{Cite web |url = https://www.kalinawnews.com/joint-operations-kill-7-asg-kidnappers-at-sulu-sea/ |title = Joint Operations kill 7 ASG Kidnappers at Sulu Sea |date = 3 November 2020}}

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;A109A: The first production model, powered by two Allison Model 250-C20 turboshaft engines. It made its first flight on 4 August 1971. Initially, the A109 was marketed under the name of "Hirundo" (Latin for the swallow), but this was dropped within a few years.

;A109A EOA: Military version for the Italian Army.

;A109A Mk.II: Upgraded civilian version of the A109A.

;A109A Mk.II MAX: Aeromedical evacuation version based on A109A Mk.II with extra wide cabin and access doors hinged top and bottom, rather than to one side.

;A109B: Unbuilt military version.

;A109BA: Version created for the Belgian Army. Based on the A109C but fitted with fixed landing gear, sliding doors and a tail rotor guard in place of a lower tail fin.

;A109C: Eight-seat civil version, powered by two Allison Model 250-C20R-1 turboshaft engines.Moll 1992, p. 70.

;A109C MAX: Aeromedical evacuation version based on A109C with extra-wide cabin and access doors hinged top and bottom, rather than to one side.Moll 1992, p. 67.

;A109D: One prototype only

;A109E Power: Upgraded civilian version, initially powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 2K1 engines. Later the manufacturer introduced an option for two Pratt & Whitney PW206C engines to be used – both versions remain known as the A109E. Marketed as the AW109E and Power.

;A109E Power Elite: A stretched cabin version of A109E Power. Features a glass cockpit with two complete sets of pilot instruments and navigation systems, including a three-axis autopilot, an auto-coupled Instrument Landing System and GPS.

;A109LUH: Military LUH "Light Utility Helicopter" variant based on the A109E Power. Operators include South African Air Force, Swedish Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Nigerian Air Force, as well as Algeria and Malaysia. Known as the Hkp15A (utility variant) and 15B (ship-borne search and rescue variant) with the Swedish Air Force.

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;MH-68A Stingray: Eight A109E Power aircraft were used by the United States Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Jacksonville (HITRON Jacksonville) as short-range armed interdiction helicopters from 2000 until 2008, when they were replaced with MH-65C Dolphins.[https://web.archive.org/web/20081004203356/http://uscg.mil/hq/cg9/mch/projectdescription.asp MCH: Project Description], U.S. Coast Guard Short Range Recovery (SRR) Helicopter. Agusta named this type "Mako", until the U.S. Coast Guard officially named it the MH-68A Stingray in 2003. The helicopters were armed with M-16 rifles, M-240 machine gun, and a MC-50 rifle with laser sight; in addition, night operations were supported by ANVIS-9 Night Vision Goggles linked to the ANVIS-7 heads-up display (HUD) system.{{Cite web |title=Agusta MH-68 "Stingray" (2001) |url=https://cgaviationhistory.org/aircraft_/agusta-mh-68-stingray/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=Coast Guard Aviation History |language=en-US}}

;A109K: Military version.

;A109K2: High-altitude and high-temperature operations with fixed wheels rather than the retractable wheels of most A109 variants. Typically used by police, search and rescue, and air ambulance operators.

;A109M: Military version.

;A109 km: Military version for high altitude and high temperature operations.

;A109KN: Naval version.

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;A109CM: Standard military version.

;A109GdiF: Version for Guardia di Finanza, the Italian Finance Guard.

;A109S Grand: Marketed as the AW109 Grand, it is a lengthened cabin-upgraded civilian version with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207 engines and lengthened main rotor blades with different tip design from the Power version.

;AW109SP:

;AW109 GrandNew: single pilot IFR, TAWS and EVS, especially for EMS.

;AW109 Trekker: A variant of the AW109S Grand with fixed landing skids.{{cite web |url= http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/rotorhub/heli-expo-2014-agustawestland-reveals-new-aw109-va/ |title= AgustaWestland reveals new AW109 variant |publisher= shephardmedia.com |access-date= 1 March 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140301234712/http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/rotorhub/heli-expo-2014-agustawestland-reveals-new-aw109-va/ |archive-date= 1 March 2014 |url-status= live }}

;CA109: Chinese model of the AW109E for China mainland market by Jiangxi Changhe Agusta Helicopter Co., Ltd., a Leonardo Helicopter Division(formerly AgustaWestland) and Changhe Aviation Industries Joint Venture Company established in 2005.{{Cite web |url = http://chagusta.jdzol.net/indexen.html |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160820043635/http://chagusta.jdzol.net/indexen.html |url-status = dead |title = Jiangxi Changhe Agusta Helicopter Co., Ltd. |archive-date = 20 August 2016}}

The AW109 is flown by a range of operators including private companies, military services, emergency services and air charter companies.

File:S3-VHA_Bangladesh_Navy_AW-109_Power._%2831522348101%29_%28cropped%29.jpg ]]

File:Belgian A109BA Helicopter anti-tank.JPG A109BA anti-tank variant.]]

;{{ALB}}

• Albanian Air Force{{cite web|url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-2019-world-air-forces-directory-454126/|title= World Air Forces 2019|publisher= Flightglobal Insight|year= 2019|access-date= 4 December 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190123181847/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-2019-world-air-forces-directory-454126/|archive-date= 23 January 2019|url-status= live}}

;{{ALG}}

• Gendarmerie Nationale{{cite web |url= http://secret-difa3.blogspot.com/2011/09/les-nouveaux-helicopteres-de-la.html |title= Les nouveaux hélicoptères de la Gendarmerie Nationale prennent leur envol |date= 26 September 2011 |publisher= Copyright (c) Secret Difa3 |access-date= 7 February 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130907231445/http://secret-difa3.blogspot.com/2011/09/les-nouveaux-helicopteres-de-la.html |archive-date= 7 September 2013 |url-status= live }}
• Algerian police{{cite web |url= http://www.secretdifa3.net/2015/04/23/corruption-case-over-helicopters-deal-for-algeria/ |title= Number and type of AW Helicopters in service in Algeria |date= 23 April 2015 |publisher= Copyright (c) Secret Difa3 |access-date= 23 April 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150428043907/http://www.secretdifa3.net/2015/04/23/corruption-case-over-helicopters-deal-for-algeria/ |archive-date= 28 April 2015 |url-status= live }}

;{{AGO}}

• National Air Force of Angola{{cite web |last = |first = |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/reports/world-air-forces-directory-2022/146695.article|title = World Air Forces 2022|publisher= Flightglobal |year= 2022 |doi = |accessdate= 30 June 2022|url-access=registration}}

;{{BAN}}

• Bangladesh Navy

;{{BEL}}

• Belgian Air Component Procurement tainted with a bribes scandal

;{{BUL}}

• Bulgarian Border Police{{cite web|url=http://www.aviationnews.eu/2010/03/30/bulgarian-border-police-takes-delivery-of-its-first-aw109-power/|title=Bulgarian Border Police Takes Delivery Of Its First AW109 Power|date=30 March 2010|publisher=Aviation News|access-date=7 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003124149/http://www.aviationnews.eu/2010/03/30/bulgarian-border-police-takes-delivery-of-its-first-aw109-power/|archive-date=3 October 2012|url-status=live}}

;{{CMR}}

• Cameroon Air Force{{cite web |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/download?ac=75345|title = World Air Forces 2021|publisher= FlightGlobal |date= 4 December 2020 |access-date= 5 January 2021}}

;{{CHL}}

• Carabineros de Chile{{cite web |url=http://www.aviationnews.eu/2012/03/29/carabineros-de-chile-expand-their-aw109-power-fleet/ |title=Carabineros de Chile Expand Their AW109 Power Fleet |date=29 March 2012 |publisher=Aviation News |access-date=7 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621103318/http://www.aviationnews.eu/2012/03/29/carabineros-de-chile-expand-their-aw109-power-fleet/ |archive-date=21 June 2013 |url-status=live }}

;{{ECU}}

• [https://www.bomberosquito.gob.ec/ Bomberos Quito]

;{{EGY}}

• Egyptian Air Force{{cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/world-air-forces-2021|title = World Air Forces 2021}}

;{{GRE}}

• Hellenic Air Force{{cite web|url=http://www.haf.gr/en/mission/Weapons/a109.asp |title=Hellenic Air Force – A-109 Hirundo |publisher=GH |access-date=15 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315130610/http://www.haf.gr/en/mission/Weapons/a109.asp |archive-date=15 March 2014 }}

File:Agusta A109CM, Italy - Army JP7113798.jpg

;{{ITA}}

• Polizia di Stato{{cite web |url=http://www.nonsoloelicotteri.com/elipolizia.htm |title=ELICOTTERI POLIZIA VENEZIA |access-date=7 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043952/http://www.nonsoloelicotteri.com/elipolizia.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=live }}
• Carabinieri{{cite web |url=http://www.carabinieri.it/Internet/Arma/Oggi/Mezzi/Arma+decolla/A109E.htm |title=Ccarabinieri A 109E |publisher=carabinieri.it |access-date=7 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728110428/http://www.carabinieri.it/Internet/Arma/Oggi/Mezzi/Arma+decolla/A109E.htm |archive-date=28 July 2013 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url= http://www.airliners.net/photo/Italy---Carabinieri/AgustaWestland-AW-109N-Nexus/2208456/L/&sid=f41a43c1f1f09286e790a13a930364bb |title= Carabinieri – AgustaWestland AW-109N |publisher= Demand media |access-date= 7 February 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060722/http://www.airliners.net/photo/Italy---Carabinieri/AgustaWestland-AW-109N-Nexus/2208456/L/%26sid%3Df41a43c1f1f09286e790a13a930364bb |archive-date= 4 March 2016 |url-status= live }}
• Guardia di Finanza{{cite web|url=http://www.gdf.gov.it/GdF/it/Specializzazioni/Servizio_Aeronavale/La_componente_Aerea/La_flotta_aerea/info-1799690058.html |title=Guardia di Finanza 'A109Nexus |publisher=gdf.gov.it |access-date=7 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423053621/http://www.gdf.gov.it/GdF/it/Specializzazioni/Servizio_Aeronavale/La_componente_Aerea/La_flotta_aerea/info-1799690058.html |archive-date=23 April 2013 }}
• Italian Army, retired 14 October 2021{{cite web |title=Agusta A109 dell'Aviazione dell'Esercito termina il servizio dopo 45 anni di operatività |date=19 October 2021 |url=https://aresdifesa.it/agusta-a109-dellaviazione-dellesercito-termina-il-servizio-dopo-45-anni-di-operativita/ |publisher=Ares Difesa |access-date=19 October 2024}}
• Vigili del Fuoco{{cite web|url=http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1130/|title=AW 109 Vigili del Fuoco|access-date=7 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618215324/http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1130/|archive-date=18 June 2013|url-status=live}}
• State Forestry Corps{{cite magazine|last= Roelofs |first = Erik |title= Italy's Flying Foresters | magazine= Air International |date= April 2012 |volume=82| issue=4 | pages=78–81| issn=0306-5634}}

;{{JAP}}

• Tokyo Metropolitan Police{{cite web|title=Tokyo Metropolitan Police selects Leonardo-Finmeccanica AW109 Trekker|url=http://www.leonardocompany.com/en/-/polizia-tokyo-police-aw109-trekker|publisher=Leonardo|date=17 June 2016|access-date=19 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622134143/http://www.leonardocompany.com/en/-/polizia-tokyo-police-aw109-trekker|archive-date=22 June 2016|url-status=live}}

;{{LAT}}

• State Border Guard{{cite web|url=http://www.aviationnews.eu/2007/10/31/agustawestland-aw109-power-helicopters-ordered-by-ministry-of-the-interior-of-latvia-enter-service/ |title=AgustaWestland AW109 Power Helicopters Ordered By Ministry Of The Interior Of Latvia Enter Service |publisher=Aviation News |access-date=7 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627083518/http://www.aviationnews.eu/2007/10/31/agustawestland-aw109-power-helicopters-ordered-by-ministry-of-the-interior-of-latvia-enter-service/ |archive-date=27 June 2013 }}

;{{MYS}}

File:Malaysian Army Agusta A-109E LUH Vabre.jpg

• Malaysian Army

;{{MEX}}

• Mexican Air Force

;{{NZL}}

• Royal New Zealand Air Force

;{{NGA}}

• Nigerian Air Force
• Nigerian Navy

;{{PER}}

• Peruvian Army

;{{PHI}}

• Philippine Air Force
• Philippine Navy

;{{SLO}}

• Slovenian Air ForceBarrie Flight International 10–16 September 1997, p. 62.
• Slovenian Ministry of Defence{{cite web|url=http://www.agustawestland.com/node/3162 |title=Slovenia Announce The Procurement Of One A109 Power Helicopter |publisher=AgustaWestland |access-date=7 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601065308/http://www.agustawestland.com/node/3162 |archive-date=1 June 2013 }}
• Slovenian Police{{cite web |url= http://www.policija.si/eng/images/stories/Publications/HelicopterUnit.pdf |title= Slovenian police helicopter unit |publisher= policija.si |access-date= 7 February 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130603124518/http://www.policija.si/eng/images/stories/Publications/HelicopterUnit.pdf |archive-date= 3 June 2013 |url-status= live }}

;{{RSA}}

• South African Air Force
• Transnet National Ports Authority{{cite magazine |last=Martin |first=Guy |title=AW109SPs on port duties |magazine=Air International |date=June 2019 |volume=96 |issue=6 |page=117 |issn=0306-5634}}

;{{SWE}}

• Swedish Armed Forces

File:Agusta A109 (Hkp-15A) 15025 25 levels.jpg A109 LUH, designated Hkp-15A]]

;{{TKM}}

• Turkmen Air Force{{cite web|last1=Dominguez|first1=Gabriel|last2=Gibson|first2=Neil|title=Turkmenistan releases footage of AW109 helos conducting live-fire drill|url=http://www.janes.com/article/72885|website=IHS Jane's 360|access-date=4 August 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170804161346/http://www.janes.com/article/72885/turkmenistan-releases-footage-of-aw109-helos-conducting-live-fire-drill|archive-date=4 August 2017|date=4 August 2017}}

;{{UGA}}

• Uganda National Police{{cite web |url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35475:uganda-orders-w-3a-a109-helicopters-&catid=35:Aerospace&Itemid=107 |title=Uganda Orders W-3A, A109 Helicopters |date=15 July 2014 |access-date=16 July 2014 |work=DefenceWeb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723233027/http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35475:uganda-orders-w-3a-a109-helicopters-&catid=35:Aerospace&Itemid=107 |archive-date=23 July 2014 |url-status=live }}

;{{USA}}

• Phoenix, AZ Police Department{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoenix.gov/police/help/air-support|title=Police Air Support Unit|website=www.phoenix.gov}}

;{{ARG}}

• Argentine Army operated 9 aircraft (1979–2007){{cite web|url= http://www.gacetaeronautica.com/gaceta/wp-102/?p=1540|title= Agusta 109 in Argentine military service|date= 9 August 2012|publisher= gacetaeronautica.com|access-date= 7 February 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130720112531/http://www.gacetaeronautica.com/gaceta/wp-102/?p=1540|archive-date= 20 July 2013|url-status= live}}

;{{AUS}}

• Royal Australian Navy operated 3 aircraft (2007–2012){{cite web |url= http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/rotorhub/australian-navy-retires-a109/ |title= Australian Navy retires the A109 |publisher= shephardmedia.com |access-date= 7 February 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130616063445/http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/rotorhub/australian-navy-retires-a109/ |archive-date= 16 June 2013 |url-status= live }}{{cite web |url= https://www.navy.gov.au/aircraft/agusta-a109e-power |title= Australian Navy retires the A109 |publisher= Royal Australian Navy |access-date= 22 July 2022 }}

;{{ITA}}

• Italian Air Force operated 3 aircraft{{cite web|url=http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/italy/af/ital-af2-all-time.htm|title=Italian Air Force Aircraft Types|work=aeroflight.co.uk|access-date=10 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810052346/http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/italy/af/ital-af2-all-time.htm|archive-date=10 August 2017|url-status=live}}

;{{PRY}}

• Paraguayan Air Force{{cite web|url= http://www.fuerzaaerea.mil.py/index.php?cod=los%20años%2090&plan=1|title=FAP Historia Los Años 90 (1990–1999) |publisher= fuerzaaerea.mil.py |access-date=7 February 2013}}

;{{POL}}

• Air ambulances in Poland{{cite web|title=Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe » Wypadek śmigłowca Lotniczego Pogotowia Ratunkowego|url=https://www.lpr.com.pl/pl/wypadek-smiglowca-lotniczego-pogotowia-ratunkowego/|access-date=2021-03-22|language=pl-PL}}{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/70113 |title=Incident Agusta A109E Power SP-HXA, 20 Nov 2009 |publisher=Aviation-safety.net |date= |accessdate=2022-05-02}}

File:ZE416-A109-ETPS-1499 (cropped).jpg]]

File:MH68 USCG.jpg

;{{UK}}

• Army Air Corps{{cite web |url= http://www.eliteukforces.info/8-flight/ |title= 8 Flight Army Air Corps |publisher= eliteukforces.info |access-date= 7 February 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130122062958/http://www.eliteukforces.info/8-flight/ |archive-date= 22 January 2013 |url-status= live }}
• Royal Air Force

;{{USA}}

• United States Coast Guard{{cite web |url= http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/mh-68.htm |title= MH-68A Stingray / Agusta A109E |publisher= globalsecurity.org |access-date= 7 February 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130402023657/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/mh-68.htm |archive-date= 2 April 2013 |url-status= live }}

;{{VEN}}

• Venezuelan Army{{cite web |url= http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/americas/venezuela/Army/Venezuela-araf-A109.htm |title= Venezuela Army Aviation |publisher= aeroflight.co.uk |access-date= 7 February 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130728125755/http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/americas/venezuela/Army/Venezuela-araf-A109.htm |archive-date= 28 July 2013 |url-status= live }}{{cite web |url= http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1231/ |title= Ejercito de Venezuela Agusta A109 Hirundo |access-date= 7 February 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130618220348/http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1231/ |archive-date= 18 June 2013 |url-status= live }}

• On 20 November 2009, an AW109E Power of Air ambulances in Poland crashed during landing
• On {{Timeline-event|date={{Start date|df=yes|2013|01|16}}|event=Vauxhall helicopter crash}}, an AW109 on a charter, clipped a construction crane attached to the St George Wharf Tower in Vauxhall, London, before crashing to the ground and bursting into flames, killing the pilot and a person on the ground. The helicopter was completely destroyed and the crane was also seriously damaged.{{cite web |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21040410 |title = London helicopter crash: Two die in Vauxhall crane accident |date = 16 January 2013 |work = BBC Online |access-date = 20 June 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130326214320/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21040410 |archive-date = 26 March 2013 |url-status = live}}
• On {{Timeline-event|date={{Start date|df=yes|2018|12|24}}|event=in the 2018 Puebla helicopter crash}}, an AW109 taking off from an airport on the outskirts of Puebla on a flight to Mexico City crashed about 3.5 miles north of the airport. Gov. Martha Érika Alonso and ex-Gov. Rafael Moreno Valle Rosas died in this incident.{{cite web |url = https://www.foxnews.com/world/mexico-helicopter-crash-claims-puebla-governor-ex-governor |title = Mexico: Helicopter crash claims Puebla governor, ex-governor |website = Fox News |date = 24 December 2018 |access-date = 25 December 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181225053142/https://www.foxnews.com/world/mexico-helicopter-crash-claims-puebla-governor-ex-governor |archive-date = 25 December 2018 |url-status = live}}{{cite news |url = https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/24/americas/puebla-state-governor-martha-erika-alonso-dead/index.html |title = Mexican governor and politician husband killed in helicopter crash |website = CNN |date = 24 December 2018 |access-date = 25 December 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181225071410/https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/24/americas/puebla-state-governor-martha-erika-alonso-dead/index.html |archive-date = 25 December 2018 |url-status = live}}
• On September 26, 2021, a Philippine Navy AW109E Power serial NH435 crashed at Cagayan North International Airport at Lal-lo, Cagayan. No Casualties.{{cite web | url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1155444 | title=Bordado says Navy chopper crash probe ongoing | website=Philippine News Agency }}{{cite web | url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/03/navy-helicopter-flips-while-landing-in-cagayan | title=Navy helicopter flips while landing in Cagayan | website=Manila Bulletin }}
• On December 5, 2024, A Philippine Navy AW109E Power serial NH432 crashed on the runway of Danilo Atienza Air Base in Cavite City. No Casualties.{{cite web | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2012681/navy-helicopter-crashes-at-sangley-point-in-cavite-city | title=Navy helicopter crashes at Sangley Point in Cavite City }}{{cite web | url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1239378 | title=PH Navy chopper crash-lands in Cavite; crew OK | website=Philippine News Agency }}

• A109A from Corpo Forestale, on display inside Rome's zoo.
• A109A at Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovil, England. Former AE-331 of the Argentine Army Aviation, captured in the Falklands War.{{cite web |url=http://www.fleetairarm.com/exhibit/agusta-109a-ae-331/6-30-101.aspx |title=Exhibitions – Reserve Collections – Agusta 109A (AE-331) |publisher=Fleet Air Arm Museum |access-date=9 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924013715/http://www.fleetairarm.com/exhibit/agusta-109a-ae-331/6-30-101.aspx |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=live }}

File:Agusta A109 3-view line drawing.png

File:C-05 Agusta A.109E Carabineros De Chile Flight Deck (8185321878).jpg

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• AgustaWestland AW109S Grand
• Agusta A129 Mangusta
• AgustaWestland AW119 Koala

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• Bell 222/230
• Bell 427
• Bell 429 GlobalRanger
• Bell 430
• Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin
• Eurocopter EC135
• MD Helicopters MD Explorer
• Sikorsky S-76
• HAL Dhruv
• HAL Light Utility Helicopter

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{{reflist}}

{{refbegin}}

• "The A-109A – Agusta's Pace-Setter". Air International, October 1978, Vol. 15 No. 4. pp. 159–166, 198.
• Cliff, Roger. Chad J. R. Ohlandt and David Yang. Ready for Takeoff: China's Advancing Aerospace Industry. "Rand Corporation", 2011. {{ISBN|0-8330-5208-X}}.
• Barrie, Douglas. "Air Forces of the World". Flight International, 10–16 September 1997, Vol. 152 No. 4591. pp. 35–71.
• Hoyle, Craig. "World Air Forces Directory". Flight International, 13–19 December 2011, Vol. 180 No. 5321. pp. 26–52.
• McClellan, J. Mac. [https://books.google.com/books?id=Y8iV90GW7g0C&pg=PA34 "Agusta A109 Mk II Plus".] Flying, February 1989. Vol. 116. No. 2. ISSN 0015-4806. pp. 34–38.
• Moll, Nigel. [https://books.google.com/books?id=lOEIdgY_F20C&pg=PA62 "Agusta A109A: City Slicker".] Flying, April 1992. Vol. 119. No. 4. ISSN 0015-4806. pp. 62–70.

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• {{cite web|url= https://avionesenargentina.com/el-agusta-a-109-del-caecopaz/|title= El Agusta A109 del CAECOPAZ |publisher= Aviones en Argentina |date= 13 June 2021 |access-date= 17 July 2022 |language= Spanish }}
• {{cite web|url= https://aerospotter.blogspot.com/2020/05/borrador-golondrina-del-ejercito.html |title= Golondrinas del Ejército |publisher= Roll Out |date= 18 November 2021 |access-date= 17 July 2022 |language= Spanish }}

{{Commons}}

• [https://helicopters.leonardo.com/en/home AW109 Power page on Leonardo]
• [https://helicopters.leonardo.com/en/products/grandnew-1 GrandNew page on Leonardo]
• [http://blueskyrotor.com/performance/oneaircraft/AgustaWestland/Grand-A109-S A109S presentation on BlueSkyRotor]

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