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Agusta A101G

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General Data
First Flown:
1964
Length:
unknown
Lift Capability:
12,9000 kgs
Height:
unknown
Range:
206 nm
Rotor Span:
unknown
Top Speed:
121 kts
Empty Weight:
6,400 kgs
Service Ceiling:
unknown
Max Gross Weight:
12,900 kgs
Engines:
3 Bristol-Siddley Gnome H 1200 Turbines rated at 1,250 shp each
Armament:
n/a
Accommodations:
3 crew and 35 passengers Cargo: unknown
Operators:
unknown

     
Similar Aircraft:
EH101
Other Features:
unknown

     

     
Notes
First flown on 19 October 1964 at Casina Costa this was Augusta's largest helicopter. Originally conceived in the late 1950s it underwent a long development phase and although almost ordered by the Italian military it never went into production and was abandoned in 1971. The A.101 had many interesting features including triple engines. The first prototype was fitted with three Rolls-Royce Bristol-Gnome H-1400 turbine engines developing 1400shp. The large airframe, with a gross weight of 12800kg and a length of sixty-six feet, had a rear ramp and twin sliding troop doors. The helicopter underwent an extensive trials period testing the triple engine system and transmission. There were several modifications to the fuselage and nose wheel during its development and in military configuration if was capable of carrying thirty-five, fully equipped troops or a 5000kg load. This large helicopter, although powered by three engines was considered under-powered. During its long development period, and still without a sales order, it was decided to extend the fuselage by almost ten feet and to fit more powerful General Electric T58 engines. Although a great improvement, the Italian Government decided not to proceed and the project was canceled. The development knowledge obtained from the triple-engine configuration proved extremely valuable in the design and development of the latest joint UK/Italian EH-101.
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