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AIRCRAFT PROGRAM

Leonardo AW609

Lift typeTilt-rotor
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurboshaft
ApplicationBusiness
Final assembly Philadelphia (Northeast)
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The fuselage is aluminium with skin and wing formed of composites. The fuselage skin incorporates graphite stringers and Toray composites, as do the wing and nacelles.

The T tail configuration has conventional elevators and no rudder. The horizontal tailplane can be raised above the rotor wake to minimise pitching at transition phase.

Size of wing determined by fuel requirement vs centre of gravity and safety. It has two-segment, trailing edge flaperons.

Titanium/composites cross shafts keep both proprotors turning in event of single engine failure. A manual screw jack facility enables the proprotors to be tilted into helicopter mode if cross shafts fail.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Leonardo AW609 1997 / 2003 Light utility tiltrotor, formerly known as BA609 due to prior Boeing influence.

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Operations data

For detailed information about current charter operators, maintenance and training providers, and completions services for this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Business Air News: AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor

Supply chain

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Design Design Software (1)
Materials Composites (3) Metals (1)
Components Electrical Components (1) Fasteners (2) Mechanical Components (2) Non-Mechanical Components (1) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (1) Structural Components (1) Valves (2)
Airframe Systems Airframe Assemblies (4) Fluid Power (1) Landing Assemblies (2)
Avionics Flight and Data Management (1) Imaging and Visual Systems (1) Indicators and Instruments (2) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (1) Warning Systems (1)
Power Systems Batteries & Accessories (1) Engine Components (3) Engines (1) Fuel Systems (2) Power Transmission (1) Rotors & Propellers (2)
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Design / Design Software

Dassault Systemes Analysis Computer-aided Design: CATIA design software

Materials / Composites

Kanfit Ltd Analysis Composite Structures: Composite structural parts & assemblies
Socomore (Dysol) Analysis Epoxy Resins: Precatalysed sheet moldable shim material
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. Analysis Prepreg: Primary structure materials consisting of 350F curing 3900-2 series highly toughened epoxy prepregs including T800H [ IM ] carbon fiber UD plus Standard modulus carbon fiber and glass fabric material forms.

Materials / Metals

Kanfit Ltd Analysis Metal & Alloy Fabrications: Sheet metal parts

Components / Electrical Components

Collins Aerospace, Interior Systems Analysis Coaxial Components: Coax, connectors, speciality cables

Components / Fasteners

Ateliers de la Haute Garonne AHG Analysis Solid Rivets:
Avibank Mfg. Inc. Analysis Fasteners: Pins, bolts, fasteners & accessories

Components / Mechanical Components

GE Aviation Systems - Rockford Analysis Fans: Fans & blowers
TEMA AVIO Analysis Fans: Cockpit ventilation system fan; avionic bay fan

Components / Non-Mechanical Components

Components / Sensors, Transducers & Detectors

Components / Structural Components

LISI Aerospace Analysis Aircraft Structural Components:

Components / Valves

Auto-Valve Inc. Analysis Valves: Valves
Lee Products Ltd. Analysis Hydraulic System Valves:

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

BAE Systems Platform Solutions Analysis | News Fly-by-Wire Systems: Triplex digital fly-by-wire flight control system
Bell Helicopter Textron Analysis | News Wings:
Kawasaki Aerospace Analysis Empennages: Tail cone; Aircraft Doors: Cabin doors
Subaru Corp (Fuji Heavy Industries) Analysis Fuselage Sections: Forward cockpit, centre fuselage, and aft fuselage

Airframe Systems / Fluid Power

PTI Technologies Inc. Analysis Hydraulic Filters: Filtration systems

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

Héroux-Devtek Inc. Analysis | News Helicopter Landing Gear: Complete landing gear systems
Safran Landing Systems Analysis Helicopter Landing Gear: Initial design, development and manufacture of landing gear system

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Avionics Management Systems: Pro Line Fusion glass cockpit with standby instrument system

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Weather Mapping Radar: WXR-800 solid-state weather radar

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Radar/Radio Altimeters: ALT-4000 radio altimeter; Flight Directors: Dual flight directors
Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH Analysis | News Attitude and Heading Reference Systems: LCR-300A air data AHRS

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH Analysis | News Inertial Components & Systems: LCR-110 inertial reference system

Avionics / Warning Systems

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Collision Avoidance Systems/TCAS: TCAS 4000

Power Systems / Batteries & Accessories

Radiant Power Corporation Analysis Nickel-Cadmium Batteries: Battery power supply R1002/R1022

Power Systems / Engine Components

AMETEK Aerospace & Defense Analysis Engine Parts: Nacelle interface units
Bell Helicopter Textron Analysis | News Nacelles:
LISI Aerospace Analysis Engine Parts:

Power Systems / Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada Analysis | News Turboshaft Engines: (PT6C-67 Series - Leonardo AW609 - PT6C-67A )

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

Intertechnique Analysis Fuel Pumps: Brushless electric pumps & motor-operated shut-off valves
Secondo Mona SpA Analysis Fuel Tanks & Systems: Fuel system

Power Systems / Power Transmission

Power Systems / Rotors & Propellers

Bell Helicopter Textron Analysis | News Helicopter Rotors: Rotor blades
Kaman Aerosystems Analysis | News Helicopter Rotors: Composite rotor blade skins & skin core assemblies
Information on this page is compiled from a variety of published sources, and links do not necessarily imply recommendation or confirmation by the airframe manufacturer.