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  • Agusta Westland AB139 for Irish Air Corps

    I know this is a stupid question, but that hasn't stopped me before...does there not seem to be an awful lot of windows in the AB139?

    Should there not be more armour plating stuff? (I think that's the technical term)
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    mock up of military version
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      now that I look at it more, maybe the 139 is a good choice
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        WOOOOOOOOOOOOHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, I`ve was hoping that we`d get the AB139. It is far superior to the Blackhawk in every manner.
        Education isn't everything, for a start it isn't an elephant

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          Originally posted by Dublinmick
          I know this is a stupid question, but that hasn't stopped me before...does there not seem to be an awful lot of windows in the AB139?

          Should there not be more armour plating stuff? (I think that's the technical term)
          Have you been reading indymedia again? Its not a gunship(sadly). The windows are for the VIPs.. The doors will spend most of their time open in the UH role....


          Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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          • #6
            Maybe the AB139s should be ordered with the doors and hinges taken off... to keep the "vips" out! :wink:

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              take a virtual tour of the AB139
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                Seriously, apperently the Air Corps recomendation was for the AB139.........................
                "We will hold out until our last bullet is spent. Could do with some whiskey"
                Radio transmission, siege of Jadotville DR Congo. September 1961.
                Illegitimi non carborundum

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                  AB139 formation flight
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                    Farnborough 2004
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                      So its kinda new....I thought it had to be in production....Fair enough its in production,but as far as I can see only 2 have been delivered to clients other than Agusta...


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                      • #12
                        It looks more like a flying limo then a military chopper / gunship.

                        I'm disappointed we didn't get blackhawks, lynx would even be acceptable.

                        And at least 2 chinook's.
                        It is only by contemplation of the incompetent that we can appreciate the difficulties and accomplishments of the competent.

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                        • #13
                          Just one thing strikes me about the AB139. There is hardly one picture of it being deployed as a military helicopter. Every picture I see is carrying VIP's FFS ! Looking at the sliding door, it does look a bit on the small side. Nice big soft seats for VIP's as well.

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                            The AB139 site doesn't say anything about a military version, or armament. But it can carry up to 15, although I'd say that would decrease with CEFO.

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                              Looking at the .pdf brochure,there is an image showing the seating arrangement for the law enforcement model,with ten back to back seats along the centreline,the first two,behind the pilots, designated seating for the Gunners on either side.Seating is similar in design to that seen in the Mowags,for those who have enjoyed their comfort.
                              Looking at each of the 3 brochures below,you can get an Idea of how the UH can look.

                              http://www.agustawestland.com/dindoc/AB139%20Offshore_FINAL_7-6-04(2).pdf





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