Leonardo Helicopters GrandNew: Buyer’s and Investor’s Guide

AgustaWestland GrandNew.

The Leonardo Helicopters GrandNew is a variant of the AW109. Leonardo Helicopters (formerly AgustaWestland) also market the AW109 Power and AW109 Trekker as separate helicopters.

Missions: Airborne Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Executive, Airline, EMS

First delivery:  1971 (as the Agusta A109)

Category:  Twin Engine

List price: $6.3m

Performance

Maximum speed (Vne): 154 kts 285 km/hr

Long Range Cruise Speed Range: 521 nm/964 km (no reserve)

Weights

Maximum takeoff gross weight: 6,283 lb 2,850 kg

Empty weight: 3,461 lb 2,000 kg

Passengers (crew):  up to 7 (2 pilots)