Agusta AB139
Derived from A129 Mangusta
2001 · Twin-engine turbine helicopter
Developed as a joint-venture between Italian Agusta and American Bell , the resulting Bell/Agusta AB139 first flew on February 3, 2001. The first 52 airframes were built by Agusta in Italy. Construction numbers 13 and 17 aircraft were not built (superstition?).
From 2005 it is known as AgustaWestland AW139 after Bell sold its 25% share in the program and in turn increased from 25 to 40% its participation on the BA609 tilt-rotor.
From 2005 it is known as AgustaWestland AW139 after Bell sold its 25% share in the program and in turn increased from 25 to 40% its participation on the BA609 tilt-rotor.
Derivatives & Versions
| → AW139 | 2005 | Originally announced at the Farnborough Air Show on 8 Sep 1998, as a joint venture between Agusta and Bell; to complement the Bell 412. |