AW109 Trekker
BASE PRICE: $ 5,365,000
PASSENGERS
1 Pilot
CABIN VOLUME
cu.ft
RANGE
nm
SPEED
ktas
MTOW
lb
7 PAX
450 nm
152 ktas
7,000 lb
The Light AW109 is one of the most popular offerings from the helicopter division of the Italian aerospace conglomerate Leonardo. This twin-engine helicopter has always been especially appreciated in the VIP/Corporate market where over 50% of the fleet is still serving today.
The original version of the AW109 first flew on August 4, 1971, prior to entering service in 1976. The model went since through a long series of avionics and engine enhancements.
The AW109 Trekker is the latest updated version, based on the AW109 Grand lengthened cabin and featuring a pair of FADEC equipped Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C engines together with an enhanced avionics configuration from Genesys Aerospace allowing for single-pilot IFR. The AW109 Trekker fixed landing skids make it particularly suitable for landing on yachts.
| Range* | 450 nm |
| Max Endurance | 4h20 min |
| Speed | |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 152 kts |
| Economy Cruise Speed | – |
| Altitude | |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft |
| Hover IGE Ceiling | 15,120 ft |
| Hover OGE Ceiling | 9,600 ft |
| Maximum Takeoff | 7,000 lbs |
| Basic Operating | 3,682 lbs |
| Usable Fuel | 1,080 lbs |
| Maximum Payload | 2,822 lbs |
| AVIONICS | |
| Manufacturer | – |
| Model | – |
| ENGINES | |
| Number of Engines | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Pratt & Whitney Canada |
| Model | PW207C |
| Takeoff Power | 572 shp |
| Max Continuous Power | 572 shp |
The AW109 offers a large bright cabin very popular with the VIP/corporate passengers. Large sliding doors on both sides ensure easy entry and exit, while the luggage compartment offers high load capacity.
A large number of aftermarket cabin configurations have been developed over time form leading Italian design and fashion houses such as Pininfarina and Versace.
| Cabin Height | 4 ft |
| Cabin Width | 4 ft |
| Cabin Length | 12 ft |
| Cabin Volume | 175 cu.ft |
| Baggage Compartment | 34 cu.ft |