
AW609
BASE PRICE: $ 25,000,000
PASSENGERS
5
CABIN VOLUME
cu.ft
200
RANGE
nm
650
SPEED
ktas
250
MTOW
lb
16000
9 PAX
1,000 nm
275 ktas
18,000 lb

Tiltrotor technology answers the need for an aircraft with the speed, range, and altitude of a fixed-wing airplane and the vertical take-off and landing versatility of a helicopter. This revolutionary combination has been studied and tested for years prior to a successful introduction in military use with the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey.
Launched in 1998 as a joint Bell / Agusta program under BA609 designation. The AW609 is the first twin-engine tiltrotor aircraft designed for certification in the civilian market. Combining helicopter versatility with the speed and comfort of a pressurized cabin flying above bad weather.
The AW609 completed its first flight on March 6, 2003, kicking-of an ongoing long certification process. Since 2011, the Italian aerospace conglomerate Leonardo assume full ownership of the program.
The long-awaited aircraft proved very popular in the VIP market, with New York Times reporting U.S businessman Michael Bloomberg is “near the top” of the list of buyers who have put a deposit down. Leonardo is also teaming-up with Bristow to bring the tiltrotor to the offshore Oil & Gas market allowing for direct personnel transfer from major cities to oil rings.
The AW609 is powered by a pair of FADEC equipped Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67A turboshaft engines, each driving a three-bladed proprotor.
The AW609 flight deck features Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 with three LCD displays layout and head-up display system. Avionics include a triple-redundant digital fly-by-wire flight control system.
Range* | 1000 nm |
Max Endurance | |
Speed | |
Maximum Cruise Speed | 275 kt |
Economy Cruise Speed | 270 kt |
Altitude | |
Service Ceiling | 25,000 ft |
Hover IGE Ceiling | 10,000 ft |
Hover OGE Ceiling | 6,000 ft |
Maximum Takeoff | 18,000 lbs |
Basic Operating | 11,300 lbs |
Usable Fuel | 2,571 lbs |
Maximum Payload | 6,000 lbs |
AVIONICS | |
Manufacturer | Collins Aerospace |
Model | Pro Line Fusion |
ENGINES | |
Number of Engines | 2 |
Manufacturer | Pratt & Whitney Canada |
Model | PT6C-67A |
Takeoff Power | 1,940 shp |
Max Continuous Power | 1,675 shp |
INTERIOR

The AW609 cabin is pressurized and equipped with high-performance soundproofing technology. Access to the cabin is via a 35-inch wide, two-piece clamshell door installed underneath the wings.
Manufactured from high-strength composites, the AW609’s cabin offers a variety of VIP seating options to accommodate up to eight passengers. The 5-feet tall cabin offers similar amenities found on a light business jet with standard refreshment center and bathroom installation.
Cabin Height | 5 ft |
Cabin Width | 5 ft |
Cabin Length | 13 ft |
Cabin Volume | 258 cu.ft |
Baggage Compartment | 56 cu.ft |