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Hi,

Agusta was an Italian helicopter manufacturer. It was based in Samarate, Northern Italy.
The company was founded by Count Giovanni Agusta in 1923, who flew his first airplane
in 1907. The MV Agusta motorcycle manufacturer began as an offshoot of the Agusta
aviation company at the end of the Second World War, as a means to save the jobs of
employees of the Agusta company.

I will talk about its series,which has been consisted of Ag,AZ and A,which
later the last one change to be AW.
 
Beyond Agusta's AG, AZ, and A sequences which you mentioned, there were also AC and AP series. These were ...

AC for Agusta-Castodi with designer Mario Castodi.

Agusta-Castodi AC.208 - (Project) 1950 advanced trainer
- AC.208: Tandem 2-seat; low-wing monoplane; retr. u/c
- AC.208: 1 x 750 hp Isotta Fraschini Delta; span (??)

AP for Agusta-Preti with designer for the designer Ermenegildo Preti.

Agusta-Preti AP.100 - (Project) 1950 light transport a/c*
- AP.100: 2 x (??) hp (??) radial engines; span (??) m
-- * Skybolt described AP.100 as a touring aircraft
-- https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/agusta´s-postwar-projects.1428/#post-11859

Agusta-Preti AP.111 - 1950 3-seat AMI basic trainer; x 1
- AP.111: Low-wing wooden constr., fixed tailwheel u/c
- AP.111: 1 x 175 hp Lycoming O-435-1 HO6, span 10.60 m
-- Tendered;* lost out to Piaggio P.148 & Macchi M.416
-- * Marked as P.111; aka Agusta A.111 or CP.111
- P.111: Wooden constr., retr. tricycle u/c potential
-- https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1428.msg11891.html#msg11891

Agusta-Preti AP.112 - (Project) light cabin monoplane
- AP.112: Low-wing metal construction;* tricycle u/c
- AP.112: 1 x (??) hp (??) engine, span (??) m
- AP.112: Side-by-side 2-seater (conv. to 4-seater)
-- * Alata VII N.6 speculated alt. wooden constr.
 
Thank you my dear Apophenia,

and for AC,it's only two items,about AP,it was not a individual or
separated from 100s series.

AC.208 was a tandem two-seat low-wing advanced trainer monoplane project,
with retractable undercarriage and powered by one 750 hp Isotta Fraschini Delta
engine

C.209 or AC.209 was a tandem two-seat low-wing basic trainer monoplane project,powered by one jet engine

- The Ag series

1907 was his first airplane of 1907
Ag.1 maybe a development of 1907 airplane,a biplane of 1910
Ag.2 was a single seat light and tourist parasol wing monoplane,powered by
one tractor engine,mounted in the wing
Ag.3 was a sport airplane
Ag.4 ? was unknown,but may it was Scatizzi-De Caria gyroplane project of
1930/31
Ag.5 ?
Ag.6 was a four-seat low-wing cabin light and tourist monoplane,powered
by one engine


- The AZ series,

AZ-1 was a twin engined 50-passenger low-wing transport monoplane,
powered by two Bristol Proteus 705 turboprops,the preliminary version,
with two Wright Turbo-Cyclone,project
AZ-1P & AZ-1PT were a two versions,maybe remained a projects
only
AZ-2 was a final design to AZ-2,powered by two Bristol Proteus 705 turboprops
AZ-3 was a two-seat trainer project,it was taken from Breda,powered by
one Alvis Leonides engine
AZ-4 was a tandem two-seat low cantilever wing trainer monoplane project
AZ-5 was a two-seat ground attack version of AZ-3,with Merlin engine,
also it's only a project
AZ-6 was a twin-Leonides liason and light transport is from 1954
AZ-7 was a two-seat trainer,developed from AZ-3,also powered by
one Alvis Leonides engine
AZ-8 was a four engined version of AZ-1,as a low-wing 26-passenger
transport monoplane,powered by four 540 hp Alvis Leonides engines
AZ-9 ?
AZ-10 ?,was not known,but one source suggest it was improved version of
earlier AZ-1,need confirm
AZ-450 was a two-seat jet trainer project

- For A or 100 series,

AP.100 was a low-wing light transport and tourist monoplane project,powered
by two radial engines
A.101 or AZ.101 was a large transport helicopter,built in a prototype,powered
by three 1400 shp De Havilland H.1400 Gnome turboshaft engines
A.101D was the original concept by Filippo Zappata exhibited in model form
at the Milan Trade Fair in April 1958, also designated AZ.101, acknowledging Zappata's role in the design process. Power was to have been supplied by three 750 shp Turbomeca Turmo engines.
A.101G was the sole prototype powered by three 1,400 shp Rolls-Royce Gnome H.1400 turboshaft engines
A.101H was a projected up-rated version, stretched by 3 m, with tricycle undercarriage and powered by three General Electric T58 turboshaft engines
AB.102 was a light helicopter,it was based on the mechanical components of a
Bell 48 that Agusta incorporated into an all-new, streamlined fuselage
A.103 was a single seat light helicopter prototype,powered by one 85 hp Agusta GA.70 air-cooled flat-four engine
A.104 was a light commercial helicopter,one crew and one passenger,powered
by one 120 hp Augusta GA.140 air-cooled flat-four engine
A.104 Helicar was a two prototype helicopters, powered by de-rated Agusta GA.140 piston engines
A.104BT Helicar was a single example of a turbo-shaft powered Helicar, powered by a 270 hp Agusta A.270
A.105 was a two-seat liaison,aerial photography and high-speed transport helicopter,powered by one 275 hp Turbomeca-Agusta TA.230 turboshaft
A.105B was a four-seat version
A.106 was an anti-submarine warfare ASW helicopter prototype,powered
by one 300 hp Turbomeca-Agusta TA.230 engine
A.107 ? was unknown,but may it was a light helicopter project for primary trainer,1964
A.108 ? was unknown,but may it was a drone helicopter of 1967,intended for agricultural in spraying crops duty,designed by D'Ascanio with associated of Agusta
A.109A Original Design was 5/7 seat light transport and multi-purpose
helicopter project,based on A.105,powered by one Astazou XII engine,and
the A.109C was powered by two 370 hp Allison 250 engines,a military variant
was called A.109B,it was powered by two 770 hp Continental T67 engines,with
large rotor and ten-seat,1965/67
A.109 was a lightweight twin engined eight-seat multi-purpose helicopter,powered by two 560 hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206C Turboshaft engines
A109A was the first production model, powered by two Allison Model 250-C20 turboshaft engines. It made its first flight on 4 August 1971. Initially, the A109 was marketed under the name of “Hirundo” (Latin for the swallow), but this was dropped within a few years
A109A EOA was a military version for the Italian Army
A109A Mk.II was an upgraded civilian version of the A109A
A109A Mk.II MAX was aeromedical evacuation version based on A109A Mk.II with extra wide cabin and access doors hinged top and bottom, rather than to one side
A109B was an unbuilt military version
A109BA was a version created for the Belgian Army. Based on the A109C but fitted with fixed landing gear, sliding doors and a tail rotor guard in place of a lower tail fin
A109C was an eight-seat civil version, powered by two Allison Model 250-C20R-1 turboshaft engines
A109C MAX was an aeromedical evacuation version based on A109C with extra-wide cabin and access doors hinged top and bottom, rather than to one side
A109D was built in one prototype only
A109E Power was an upgraded civilian version, initially powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 2K1 engines. Later the manufacturer introduced an option for two Pratt & Whitney PW206C engines to be used – both versions remain known as the A109E. Marketed as the AW109E and Power
A109E Power Elite was a stretched cabin version of A109E Power. Features a glass cockpit with two complete sets of pilot instruments and navigation systems, including a three-axis autopilot, an auto-coupled Instrument Landing System and GPS
A109LUH was a military LUH "Light Utility Helicopter" variant based on the A109E Power. Operators include South African Air Force, Swedish Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Nigerian Air Force, as well as Algeria and Malaysia. Known as the Hkp15A (utility variant) and 15B (ship-borne search and rescue variant) with the Swedish Air Force.
MH-68A was an eight A109E Power aircraft were used by the United States Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Jacksonville (HITRON Jacksonville) as short-range armed interdiction helicopters from 2000 until 2008, when they were replaced with MH-65C Dolphins. Agusta designated these armed interdiction aircraft as "Mako" until the U.S. Coast Guard officially named it the MH-68A Stingray in 2003
A109K was a military version
A109K2 was a high-altitude and high-temperature operations with fixed wheels rather than the retractable wheels of most A109 variants. Typically used by police, search and rescue, and air ambulance operators.
A109M was a military version
A109 km was a military version for high altitude and high temperature operations.
A109KN was a naval version
A109CM was a standard military version
A109GdiF was a version for Guardia di Finanza, the Italian Finance Guard
A109S Grand was a marketed as the AW109 Grand, it is a lengthened cabin-upgraded civilian version with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207 engines and lengthened main rotor blades with different tip design from the Power version
AW109SP :-
AW109 GrandNew was a single pilot IFR, TAWS and EVS, especially for EMS
AW109 Trekker was a variant of the AW109S Grand with fixed landing skids
CA109 was a Chinese model of the AW109E for China mainland market by Jiangxi Changhe Agusta Helicopter Co., Ltd., a Leonardo Helicopter Division(formerly AgustaWestland) and Changhe Aviation Industries Joint Venture Company established in 2005
CP.110 was also known as CVV P.110 or Politecnico P.110, was a prototype Italian four-seat low-wing light aircraft of 1951,powered by one 145 hp Alfa Romeo 110-ter four-cylinder air-cooled inverted inline engine
A.110 was a compound helicopter project,powered by four engines,and had a
maximum speed of 500 km/h at a weight of 8000 kg, capable of transporting
up to 35 pax
AP.111 was a three-seat low-wing basic trainer m,onoplane,of wooden construction,powered by one 175 hp Lycoming O-435-1 HO6 engine
AP.112 was a light cabin monoplane project,low-wing of metal construction
monoplane,side-by-side 2-seater (convertion to 4-seater),powered by one engine
A.113 ? was unknown,but may it was a flying crane helicopter project,with associated with France
A.114 ?
A.115 was a light helicopter,it was essentially a Bell 47J-3 with an unclad, tubular tail boom, and powered by a Turbomeca Astazou II turboshaft engine
A.116 ?
A.117 ?
A.118 was a high-wing medium transport convertiplane project,looks like Kamov
Ka.22,but smaller and intended for NBMR.4 competition
A.119 was a high-wing twin boom medium transport convertiplane,powered by
four engines,which front two motors tilt up and the two rear tilt down,looks like
a Curtiss-Wright design,also intended for NBMR.4
A.119/II was re-allocated to a stretched version of A.109 helicopter,could have
an eleven seat,project only of 1970s
A.119 or AW.119 Koala was an eight-seat utility helicopter of 2016,powered by
one 1002 hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A turboshaft engine
A119 - design for the original production version; Maximum take-off weight: 2,720 kg (5,997 lb)
AW119 - design for the A119 following the merger of Agusta and Westland Helicopters.
AW119 MkII - improved version, featuring redesigned rotors, greater payload, and better fuel efficiency; Maximum take-off weight: 2,850 kg (6,283 lb)
AW119 Ke - marketing design for the AW119 MkII (Koala Enhanced)
AW119 Kx - successor to the Ke model with Garmin G1000H avionic suite, produced in Philadelphia, USA and Hyderabad, India
TH-73A Thrasher - military training variant for the US Navy
A.120 Helibus was a 65-passenger large transport compound helicopter project,
destined for the flight range of up to 700 km at a speed of 400 km/h
A.120B Helibus was a developed version,may a more powerful engines
A.121 ?
A.122 ?
A.123 was a medium weight helicopter project,intended to accommodate 14 to 17
passenger,powered by two 1800hp Lycoming engines
EMA.124 was a light utility helicopter,the design was undertaken by Agusta for production in a joint venture with Elicotteri Meridionali, based on the Bell 47 that Agusta was building under license at the time,powered by one 250 hp Lycoming VO-540-B1B3 engine
A.125 ?
A.126 ?
A.127 ?
A.128 ?
A.129 Mangusta was a tandem two-seat attack helicopter,designed in 1977
A129 Mangusta was an original production version, powered by two Rolls-Royce Gem 2 turboshaft engines. Maximum takeoff weight of 4,100 kg; 45 built for the Italian Army
A129 International was an upgraded version developed for export with more powerful LHTEC T800 turboshafts; In its final configuration, it had a five-bladed main rotor, an improved transmission, a M197 gatling cannon in a customized OTO Melara TM-197B nose turret, improved avionics and support for Hellfire anti-tank missiles and Stinger air-to-air missiles. Maximum takeoff weight of 5,000 kg
A129CBT/A129C was an upgraded "Combat" (CBT) version for the Italian Army incorporating most of the features of the A129 International but retaining the original Gem turboshaft engines (although an upgraded transmission system is fitted); its main anti-tank weapon remains the TOW missile; It can be equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks for extended range and Stinger missiles for escort duties. Maximum takeoff weight of 4,600 kg; 15 built for the Italian Army, plus all 45 standard A129s later upgraded to A129C standard
A129D (AgustaWestland AW129D) was an updated version of the A129C with improved avionics, comprising multifunctional displays, and a new Rafael TopLite III optronic system in place of the original Saab HeliTow unit; the TOW missiles are replaced by the much more modern and capable Spike-ER missiles. Maximum takeoff weight of 4,600 kg; 32 A129C have been upgraded to the A129D standard
T129 ATAK was a Turkish attack helicopter based on the A129 International, featuring Turkish-made avionics and weaponry. According to one source AgustaWestland designation of its first prototype is AgustaWestland AW729
Proposed models
A129 LBH proposed multipurpose assault version with a new cabin structure completely with space for carrying eight troops in addition to the two crew. The abbreviation LBH stands for Light Battlefield Helicopter. This version was designated A139 by Agusta
A129 Multi-Role proposed multi-mission version, not built
A129 Scout proposed reconnaissance version, not built
A129 Shipboard proposed naval version, not built
A.129 Tonal proposed derivative for Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and United Kingdom, with more powerful engines, a new rotor system, retractable landing gear, improved sensors, and more powerful armament. Cancelled in 1990,also
it was appeared in single seat version
A.129 LAH was a single seat version,developed with Westland UK
Military designs
AH-129A was Italian military design for the A129 from 2012
AH-129C was Italian military design for the A129C from 2012
AH-129D was Italian military design for the A129D from 2012
A.130 ? to A.138 ? speculative designations
AW.139 is a 15-seat medium-sized twin-engined helicopter developed and produced by the Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer Agusta-Westland
AB139 was an original Italian-built production aircraft, 54 built
AW139 was a designation change from 55th aircraft onwards, built in Italy
AW139 (long nose configuration) was a long nose variant with increased room for avionics built in Italy and the United States
AW139M was a militarised variant, capable of carrying various weapons payloads
HH-139A was an Italian Air Force design for ten search-and rescue configured
as AW139Ms
VH-139A was an Italian Air Force design for two VIP configured AW139s
HH-139B was an Italian Air Force design for newer AW139
UH-139C was an Italian State Police design
UH-139D was an Italian Carabinieri design
PH-139D was an Italian Guardia di Finanza design
US139 was a military variant, was the Agusta/Westland proposed entry for the US Army Light Utility Helicopter program in partnership with L-3 Communications
MH-139 Gray Wolf was a military variant from Boeing in partnership with Leonardo.It was selected by the United States Air Force to replace its UH-1N fleet.The USAF accepted its first MH-139 in December 2019 and named it “Grey Wolf”
AW139W was a variant offered to the Polish Armed Forces
AW.149 it is a medium-lift multi-role military helicopter developed by Agusta/Westland,powered by two Safran Aneto-1K, (2,300 hp) each Maximum continuous power
AW.159 Wildcat (previously called the Future Lynx and Lynx Wildcat) is a British-developed military helicopter,powered by two 1361 hp LHTEC CTS800-4N turboshaft engines
AW.159 Wildcat AH1 is initial battlefield reconnaissance model, total of 34 ordered for the Army Air Corps
AW.159 Wildcat HMA2 is initial maritime model, total of 28 ordered for the Royal Navy
AW.169 is a twin engined 10-seat 4,8 ton helicopter,an improved version of
the AW.139,powered by two 1000 hp Pratt & Whitney PW210A turboshaft with FADEC
AW169 AAS was a designation for military variant proposed for the Armed Aerial Scout program (cancelled)
AW169M (Multiruolo, Multirole) was a designation for multirole variant UH-169A, ordered by Italian Guardia di Finanza
AW169MA (Multiruolo Avanzato, Multirole Advanced) was a designation for militarized variant UH-169 LUH for the Italian Army, with adaptations for troop transport, utility support, maritime patrol, armed reconnaissance and close air support operations
AW.179 ?
AW.189 it is a twin-engined, super-medium-lift helicopter,based on AW.139,
powered by two General Electric CT7-2E1 turboshaft engines
AW189K with Safrab Aneto-1K
AW.249 was atndem two-seat attack helicopter project,it's a larger than A.129,
powered by two 2500 shp General Electric CT7-8E6 turboshafts
AB.609 (AW.609) was a high tilt wing VTOL medium transport aircraft project
AB.619 was a 19-passenger version of AB.609
AB.620 was a 26-passenger version of AB.609


- To be continued
 
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Are there any pictures of the Ag.2, Ag.3 and Ag.6? Or drawing of the Ag.4 and 5?
 
Maveric said:
Are there any pictures of the Ag.2, Ag.3 and Ag.6? Or drawing of the Ag.4 and 5?
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Maveric, here is the same photo in a different link (in this one, you can isolate the image for enlargement).

-- https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/fotografie/schede/IMM-u3010-0002016/
-- https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/img_db/bcf/u3010/3/l/F-SUP-u3010-0002016-IMG-0000716704.jpg

Note that the captions are the same in the two links. In both, the aircraft are identified as 'Ag 2' and 'Ag B 6'. In other sources, the latter is seen as Agusta Ag.B6. But what does that B stand for? Could it be for a designer's name?
 
Thanks hesham. A few notes ...

"AC.209" = No such animal according to Skybolt.

He made clear (my emphasis): "So was [for] the Castoldi C.209, a private venture of the designer (or was it intended for Agusta again, we don't know, but in 1951 Agusta hired Zappata from the bankrupted Breda Aviazione)."
-- https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/castoldi-c-209.7992/

So, just maybe, Mario Castoldi intended his private venture C.209 for Agusta. But "again, we don't know". That is, unless you have another, reputable source for that 'AC.209' designation.

As for the AZ.1-P and AZ.1-TP variants, no "maybe" ... they definitely remained unbuilt projects. But I haven't seen anything to suggest that either was enlarged (if that's what you meant by "large version". I've seen no explanation for their designation suffixes but the AZ.8 projects allow us to speculate.

Since the 'P' in AZ.8P stood for Pressurizzato, we can intuate that the AZ.1-P was to be a fully pressurized production variant (with lack of specificity suggesting that it was to be piston-engined). Purely a guess but, for the AZ.1-TP, we might speculate that the suffix was for Turbina Pressurizzato - in other words, a turbine-powered derivative of the AZ.1-P project.

Agusta AZ.1 - (Project) Twin-engined civil transport a/c
- AZ.1: 45-56 pax; piston or turboprop-powered variants
- AZ.1 : (Initial) 2 x Wright Turbo-Cyclone 9-cyl radials
- AZ.2: (Final design) 2 x Bristol Proteus 705 turboprops
-- Variants: AZ.1; AZ.1-P; AZ.1-TP (totalling 6,500 shp)
-- https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/agusta´s-postwar-projects.1428/#post-11905

Agusta AZ.8 - 1958 4-engined feederliner prototype; x 1
- AZ.8 : aka Agusta-Zappata AZ.8/AZ8; AM RS-1 MM564
- AZ.8L: 26-seat feederliner; first flew on 09 June 1958
- AZ.8L: 4 x 570 hp Alvis Leonides 502/5s; span 25.50 m
- AZ.8L: aka RS-1 (MM564); aka Agusta-Zappata AZ.8
-- Sole AZ.8L to AM's Reparto Sperimentale di Volo
- AZ.8N: (Project) 22-seat version; non-pressurized cabin
-- AZ.8N for Non pressurizzato (Non-pressurized)
- AZ.8P: (Project) 30-seat version with pressurized cabin
-- AZ.8P for Pressurizzato (Pressurized cabin)

On the AZ.8, I realize that Skybolt said "for 50 passengers" but contemporary sources say 45-to-56 passengers. I would also dispute your claim that the "AZ-8 was a four engined version of AZ-1". Based solely on their general arrangement drawings - and ignoring apparent differences in size - I would note obvious differences in wings (both planform and dihedral); horizontal tail placements (cruciform for AZ.1, low-set for AZ.8); and cockpit shaping - the AZ.1 having a faired-in cockpit roof bulge (akin to the Herald or Viscount) which the AZ.8 lacks.

On the AZ.10, I've seen it listed as a 1954 twin-engined civil transport. Other than general description similarities, no mention of any direct AZ.1 connections. As pure speculation, the AZ.10 might just as easily have been related to the AZ.6 design of the same year.

As for an 'AZ-450', do we have any sources confirming the existence of that designation?
 
hesham said:
I begin with A or 100 series.
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Good work hesham!

First, a few notes on Agusta engines (and beware that extraneous 'u' in A_gusta!):

The engines made by Agusta Meccanica Verghere SpA were sometimes referred to by maker as 'MV' - hence the modern term for Agusta-made motorcycles. (Does anyone know more about designer M. Ginnini?)

The 'GA' designation system display varies - eg: it is seen as MV G.A.140/V; MV GA.140/V; and MV GA 140/V. In the case of the Agusta A.103 and A.104, that '/V' suffix is important - the engine oil systems being modified for Verticale mounting. So, the A.103 was powered by an MV G.A.70/V while the 'standard' type was the MV G.A.70/O -for Orizzontale (although, understandably, you'll also see 'GA 70/0' [sic] ).

On turbine engines: The A.105 also flew (on 01 Nov 1964) with a TM.251 turboshaft. Despite its lack of a 'TA' designation, the Astazou-derived TM.251 was sometimes referred to as the Turbomeca-Agusta TM.251. (BTW, several sites list the TA.230 (Agusta's simplifed Astazou) with an output of 350 shp. That's actually the output of the improved TM.251. As you've said, Agusta's tweaked TA.230 only produced 275-300 shp.)

Now, a few notes on Agusta 'A10x' airframes:

Agusta A.101G: A dedicated cargo-carrying sub-variant of the A.101G was also planned (but never built).

Agusta A.103 : As noted above, powered by a vertically-mounted MV G.A.70/V.

Agusta A.104 : As noted above, powered by a vertically-mounted MV G.A.140/V. But note that output was 120 hp (not "140 hp"). 'Helicar' was just a branding name for the A.104 series.

Agusta A.105 : As noted above, also flown with the evolved Turbomeca TM.251 turboshaft. Nico also mentioned a 1964 A.105A concept powered by an Astazou. [1] Presumably the TA.230-powered A.105B was a refinement of this 'A model?

Agusta A.106: Some sources say that 2 x prototypes were built (and the Marina Militare ordered 5 x production aircraft before the A.106 programme was cancelled in 1973). Oddly, only one Matricola Militare seems to be recorded - that is MM5001 for A.106 n/c 01. In other places, one sees MM5001N but I'm not sure what the suffix stands for ... or if MM5001N also refers to n/c 01.

BTW, the A.106's TA.230 engine actually produced 320 shp (not '300' as Wiki claims).

Agusta CP.110: You could legitimately list this as an unbuilt project. Agusta was to be the series producer but, of course, that never happened. And the sole prototype P.110 was built by CVV/Politecnico. (Note that this 1951 designation was reused in the mid-'60s for compound helicopter studies (below).

Agusta A.110 - c.1965 compound helicopter studies; various layouts
-- https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/agusta-a-110-four-engine-compound-helicopter-project.12600/

Finally, on the "C.209 or AC.209" perhaps a qualifier could be added to show that there is no known confirmation of Castodi's design being accepted by Agusta or designated as 'AC.209' [sic] ?

______________________________________

[1] Nico also mentioned a Astazou-powered A.104B. Not sure if that is an earlier, spatted take on what becomes the A.270-powered A.104BT or if it is a distinct model. If the former, I assume the "Astazou" mention to be in error.
-- https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/agusta-early-light-helicopters.13295/
 
hesham said:
- For A or 100 series,

AP.100 was a low-wing light transport and tourist monoplane project,powered
by two radial engines
A.101 or AZ.101 was a large transport helicopter,built in a prototype,powered
by three 1400 shp De Havilland H.1400 Gnome turboshaft engines
A.101D was the original concept by Filippo Zappata exhibited in model form
at the Milan Trade Fair in April 1958, also designated AZ.101, acknowledging Zappata's role in the design process. Power was to have been supplied by three 750 shp Turbomeca Turmo engines.
A.101G was the sole prototype powered by three 1,400 shp Rolls-Royce Gnome H.1400 turboshaft engines
A.101H was a projected up-rated version, stretched by 3 m, with tricycle undercarriage and powered by three General Electric T58 turboshaft engines
AB.102 was a light helicopter,it was based on the mechanical components of a
Bell 48 that Agusta incorporated into an all-new, streamlined fuselage
A.103 was a single seat light helicopter prototype,powered by one 85 hp Agusta GA.70 air-cooled flat-four engine
A.104 was a light commercial helicopter,one crew and one passenger,powered
by one 120 hp Augusta GA.140 air-cooled flat-four engine
A.104 Helicar was a two prototype helicopters, powered by de-rated Agusta GA.140 piston engines
A.104BT Helicar was a single example of a turbo-shaft powered Helicar, powered by a 270 hp Agusta A.270
A.105 was a two-seat liaison,aerial photography and high-speed transport helicopter,powered by one 275 hp Turbomeca-Agusta TA.230 turboshaft
A.105B was a four-seat version
A.106 was an anti-submarine warfare ASW helicopter prototype,powered
by one 300 hp Turbomeca-Agusta TA.230 engine
A.107 ? was unknown,but may it was a light helicopter project for primary trainer,1964
A.108 ? was unknown,but may it was a drone helicopter of 1967,intended for agricultural in spraying crops duty,designed by D'Ascanio with associated of Agusta
A.109A Original Design was 5/7 seat light transport and multi-purpose
helicopter project,based on A.105,powered by one Astazou XII engine,and
the A.109C was powered by two 370 hp Allison 250 engines,a military variant
was called A.109B,it was powered by two 770 hp Continental T67 engines,with
large rotor and ten-seat,1965/67
A.109 was a lightweight twin engined eight-seat multi-purpose helicopter,powered by two 560 hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206C Turboshaft engines
A109A was the first production model, powered by two Allison Model 250-C20 turboshaft engines. It made its first flight on 4 August 1971. Initially, the A109 was marketed under the name of “Hirundo” (Latin for the swallow), but this was dropped within a few years
A109A EOA was a military version for the Italian Army
A109A Mk.II was an upgraded civilian version of the A109A
A109A Mk.II MAX was aeromedical evacuation version based on A109A Mk.II with extra wide cabin and access doors hinged top and bottom, rather than to one side
A109B was an unbuilt military version
A109BA was a version created for the Belgian Army. Based on the A109C but fitted with fixed landing gear, sliding doors and a tail rotor guard in place of a lower tail fin
A109C was an eight-seat civil version, powered by two Allison Model 250-C20R-1 turboshaft engines
A109C MAX was an aeromedical evacuation version based on A109C with extra-wide cabin and access doors hinged top and bottom, rather than to one side
A109D was built in one prototype only
A109E Power was an upgraded civilian version, initially powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 2K1 engines. Later the manufacturer introduced an option for two Pratt & Whitney PW206C engines to be used – both versions remain known as the A109E. Marketed as the AW109E and Power
A109E Power Elite was a stretched cabin version of A109E Power. Features a glass cockpit with two complete sets of pilot instruments and navigation systems, including a three-axis autopilot, an auto-coupled Instrument Landing System and GPS
A109LUH was a military LUH "Light Utility Helicopter" variant based on the A109E Power. Operators include South African Air Force, Swedish Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Nigerian Air Force, as well as Algeria and Malaysia. Known as the Hkp15A (utility variant) and 15B (ship-borne search and rescue variant) with the Swedish Air Force.
MH-68A was an eight A109E Power aircraft were used by the United States Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Jacksonville (HITRON Jacksonville) as short-range armed interdiction helicopters from 2000 until 2008, when they were replaced with MH-65C Dolphins. Agusta designated these armed interdiction aircraft as "Mako" until the U.S. Coast Guard officially named it the MH-68A Stingray in 2003
A109K was a military version
A109K2 was a high-altitude and high-temperature operations with fixed wheels rather than the retractable wheels of most A109 variants. Typically used by police, search and rescue, and air ambulance operators.
A109M was a military version
A109 km was a military version for high altitude and high temperature operations.
A109KN was a naval version
A109CM was a standard military version
A109GdiF was a version for Guardia di Finanza, the Italian Finance Guard
A109S Grand was a marketed as the AW109 Grand, it is a lengthened cabin-upgraded civilian version with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207 engines and lengthened main rotor blades with different tip design from the Power version
AW109SP :-
AW109 GrandNew was a single pilot IFR, TAWS and EVS, especially for EMS
AW109 Trekker was a variant of the AW109S Grand with fixed landing skids
CA109 was a Chinese model of the AW109E for China mainland market by Jiangxi Changhe Agusta Helicopter Co., Ltd., a Leonardo Helicopter Division(formerly AgustaWestland) and Changhe Aviation Industries Joint Venture Company established in 2005
CP.110 was also known as CVV P.110 or Politecnico P.110, was a prototype Italian four-seat low-wing light aircraft of 1951,powered by one 145 hp Alfa Romeo 110-ter four-cylinder air-cooled inverted inline engine
A.110 was a compound helicopter project,powered by four engines,and had a
maximum speed of 500 km/h at a weight of 8000 kg, capable of transporting
up to 35 pax
AP.111 was a three-seat low-wing basic trainer m,onoplane,of wooden construction,powered by one 175 hp Lycoming O-435-1 HO6 engine
AP.112 was a light cabin monoplane project,low-wing of metal construction
monoplane,side-by-side 2-seater (convertion to 4-seater),powered by one engine
A.113 ? was unknown,but may it was a flying crane helicopter project,with associated with France
A.114 ?
A.115 was a light helicopter,it was essentially a Bell 47J-3 with an unclad, tubular tail boom, and powered by a Turbomeca Astazou II turboshaft engine
A.116 ?
A.117 ?
A.118 was a high-wing medium transport convertiplane project,looks like Kamov
Ka.22,but smaller and intended for NBMR.4 competition
A.119 was a high-wing twin boom medium transport convertiplane,powered by
four engines,which front two motors tilt up and the two rear tilt down,looks like
a Curtiss-Wright design,also intended for NBMR.4
A.119/II was re-allocated to a stretched version of A.109 helicopter,could have
an eleven seat,project only of 1970s
A.119 or AW.119 Koala was an eight-seat utility helicopter of 2016,powered by
one 1002 hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A turboshaft engine
A119 - design for the original production version; Maximum take-off weight: 2,720 kg (5,997 lb)
AW119 - design for the A119 following the merger of Agusta and Westland Helicopters.
AW119 MkII - improved version, featuring redesigned rotors, greater payload, and better fuel efficiency; Maximum take-off weight: 2,850 kg (6,283 lb)
AW119 Ke - marketing design for the AW119 MkII (Koala Enhanced)
AW119 Kx - successor to the Ke model with Garmin G1000H avionic suite, produced in Philadelphia, USA and Hyderabad, India
TH-73A Thrasher - military training variant for the US Navy
A.120 Helibus was a 65-passenger large transport compound helicopter project,
destined for the flight range of up to 700 km at a speed of 400 km/h
A.120B Helibus was a developed version,may a more powerful engines
A.121 ?
A.122 ?
A.123 was a medium weight helicopter project,intended to accommodate 14 to 17
passenger,powered by two 1800hp Lycoming engines
EMA.124 was a light utility helicopter,the design was undertaken by Agusta for production in a joint venture with Elicotteri Meridionali, based on the Bell 47 that Agusta was building under license at the time,powered by one 250 hp Lycoming VO-540-B1B3 engine
A.125 ?
A.126 ?
A.127 ?
A.128 ?
A.129 Mangusta was a tandem two-seat attack helicopter,designed in 1977
A129 Mangusta was an original production version, powered by two Rolls-Royce Gem 2 turboshaft engines. Maximum takeoff weight of 4,100 kg; 45 built for the Italian Army
A129 International was an upgraded version developed for export with more powerful LHTEC T800 turboshafts; In its final configuration, it had a five-bladed main rotor, an improved transmission, a M197 gatling cannon in a customized OTO Melara TM-197B nose turret, improved avionics and support for Hellfire anti-tank missiles and Stinger air-to-air missiles. Maximum takeoff weight of 5,000 kg
A129CBT/A129C was an upgraded "Combat" (CBT) version for the Italian Army incorporating most of the features of the A129 International but retaining the original Gem turboshaft engines (although an upgraded transmission system is fitted); its main anti-tank weapon remains the TOW missile; It can be equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks for extended range and Stinger missiles for escort duties. Maximum takeoff weight of 4,600 kg; 15 built for the Italian Army, plus all 45 standard A129s later upgraded to A129C standard
A129D (AgustaWestland AW129D) was an updated version of the A129C with improved avionics, comprising multifunctional displays, and a new Rafael TopLite III optronic system in place of the original Saab HeliTow unit; the TOW missiles are replaced by the much more modern and capable Spike-ER missiles. Maximum takeoff weight of 4,600 kg; 32 A129C have been upgraded to the A129D standard
T129 ATAK was a Turkish attack helicopter based on the A129 International, featuring Turkish-made avionics and weaponry. According to one source AgustaWestland designation of its first prototype is AgustaWestland AW729
Proposed models
A129 LBH proposed multipurpose assault version with a new cabin structure completely with space for carrying eight troops in addition to the two crew. The abbreviation LBH stands for Light Battlefield Helicopter. This version was designated A139 by Agusta
A129 Multi-Role proposed multi-mission version, not built
A129 Scout proposed reconnaissance version, not built
A129 Shipboard proposed naval version, not built
A.129 Tonal proposed derivative for Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and United Kingdom, with more powerful engines, a new rotor system, retractable landing gear, improved sensors, and more powerful armament. Cancelled in 1990,also
it was appeared in single seat version
A.129 LAH was a single seat version,developed with Westland UK
Military designs
AH-129A was Italian military design for the A129 from 2012
AH-129C was Italian military design for the A129C from 2012
AH-129D was Italian military design for the A129D from 2012
A.130 ? to A.138 ? speculative designations
AW.139 is a 15-seat medium-sized twin-engined helicopter developed and produced by the Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer Agusta-Westland
AB139 was an original Italian-built production aircraft, 54 built
AW139 was a designation change from 55th aircraft onwards, built in Italy
AW139 (long nose configuration) was a long nose variant with increased room for avionics built in Italy and the United States
AW139M was a militarised variant, capable of carrying various weapons payloads
HH-139A was an Italian Air Force design for ten search-and rescue configured
as AW139Ms
VH-139A was an Italian Air Force design for two VIP configured AW139s
HH-139B was an Italian Air Force design for newer AW139
UH-139C was an Italian State Police design
UH-139D was an Italian Carabinieri design
PH-139D was an Italian Guardia di Finanza design
US139 was a military variant, was the Agusta/Westland proposed entry for the US Army Light Utility Helicopter program in partnership with L-3 Communications
MH-139 Gray Wolf was a military variant from Boeing in partnership with Leonardo.It was selected by the United States Air Force to replace its UH-1N fleet.The USAF accepted its first MH-139 in December 2019 and named it “Grey Wolf”
AW139W was a variant offered to the Polish Armed Forces
AW.149 it is a medium-lift multi-role military helicopter developed by Agusta/Westland,powered by two Safran Aneto-1K, (2,300 hp) each Maximum continuous power
AW.159 Wildcat (previously called the Future Lynx and Lynx Wildcat) is a British-developed military helicopter,powered by two 1361 hp LHTEC CTS800-4N turboshaft engines
AW.159 Wildcat AH1 is initial battlefield reconnaissance model, total of 34 ordered for the Army Air Corps
AW.159 Wildcat HMA2 is initial maritime model, total of 28 ordered for the Royal Navy
AW.169 is a twin engined 10-seat 4,8 ton helicopter,an improved version of
the AW.139,powered by two 1000 hp Pratt & Whitney PW210A turboshaft with FADEC
AW169 AAS was a designation for military variant proposed for the Armed Aerial Scout program (cancelled)
AW169M (Multiruolo, Multirole) was a designation for multirole variant UH-169A, ordered by Italian Guardia di Finanza
AW169MA (Multiruolo Avanzato, Multirole Advanced) was a designation for militarized variant UH-169 LUH for the Italian Army, with adaptations for troop transport, utility support, maritime patrol, armed reconnaissance and close air support operations
AW.179 ?
AW.189 it is a twin-engined, super-medium-lift helicopter,based on AW.139,
powered by two General Electric CT7-2E1 turboshaft engines
AB.609 (AW.609) was a high tilt wing VTOL medium transport aircraft project
AB.619 was a 19-passenger version of AB.609
AB.620 was a 26-passenger version of AB.609
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AW009 - Commercial designation for PZL-Swidnik SW-4 civil versions
A.109A = CH-109A
A.109A Mk.II = CH-109B
A.109C = CH-109D
A.109CM - standard military version:
1) A.109 = EAO-1 (old esignation) // MRH-109A (new designation) - recce / liaison / training hel. (Italian Army)
2) A.109 = EAO-2 (old esignation) // MRH-109A (new designation) - scout hel. (Italian Army)
3) A.109BA
4) A.109 LOH - observation version for Malaysia
A.109 Power = CH-109E
A.109KN = MCH-109A
AH-129 - ARH-129D
AW169M = UH-169A
AW189K with Safrab Aneto-1K
AW249 (ff 18.02.2022)
 
hesham said:
Thank you my dear Apophenia,

and for AC,it's only two items,about AP,it was not a individual or
separated from 100s series.

AC.208 was a tandem two-seat low-wing advanced trainer monoplane project,
with retractable undercarriage and powered by one 750 hp Isotta Fraschini Delta
engine

C.209 or AC.209 was a tandem two-seat low-wing basic trainer monoplane project,powered by one jet engine

- The Ag series

1907 was his first airplane of 1907
Ag.1 maybe a development of 1907 airplane,a biplane of 1910
Ag.2 was a single seat light and tourist parasol wing monoplane,powered by
one tractor engine,mounted in the wing
Ag.3 was a sport airplane
Ag.4 ? was unknown,but may it was Scatizzi-De Caria gyroplane project of
1930/31
Ag.5 ?
Ag.6 was a four-seat low-wing cabin light and tourist monoplane,powered
by one engine


- The AZ series,

AZ-1 was a twin engined 50-passenger low-wing transport monoplane,
powered by two Bristol Proteus 705 turboprops,the preliminary version,
with two Wright Turbo-Cyclone,project
AZ-1P & AZ-1PT were a two versions,maybe remained a projects
only
AZ-2 was a final design to AZ-2,powered by two Bristol Proteus 705 turboprops
AZ-3 was a two-seat trainer project,it was taken from Breda,powered by
one Alvis Leonides engine
AZ-4 was a tandem two-seat low cantilever wing trainer monoplane project
AZ-5 was a two-seat ground attack version of AZ-3,with Merlin engine,
also it's only a project
AZ-6 was a twin-Leonides liason and light transport is from 1954
AZ-7 was a two-seat trainer,developed from AZ-3,also powered by
one Alvis Leonides engine
AZ-8 was a four engined version of AZ-1,as a low-wing 26-passenger
transport monoplane,powered by four 540 hp Alvis Leonides engines
AZ-9 ?
AZ-10 ?,was not known,but one source suggest it was improved version of
earlier AZ-1,need confirm
AZ-450 was a two-seat jet trainer project

- For A or 100 series,

AP.100 was a low-wing light transport and tourist monoplane project,powered
by two radial engines
A.101 or AZ.101 was a large transport helicopter,built in a prototype,powered
by three 1400 shp De Havilland H.1400 Gnome turboshaft engines
A.101D was the original concept by Filippo Zappata exhibited in model form
at the Milan Trade Fair in April 1958, also designated AZ.101, acknowledging Zappata's role in the design process. Power was to have been supplied by three 750 shp Turbomeca Turmo engines.
A.101G was the sole prototype powered by three 1,400 shp Rolls-Royce Gnome H.1400 turboshaft engines
A.101H was a projected up-rated version, stretched by 3 m, with tricycle undercarriage and powered by three General Electric T58 turboshaft engines
AB.102 was a light helicopter,it was based on the mechanical components of a
Bell 48 that Agusta incorporated into an all-new, streamlined fuselage
A.103 was a single seat light helicopter prototype,powered by one 85 hp Agusta GA.70 air-cooled flat-four engine
A.104 was a light commercial helicopter,one crew and one passenger,powered
by one 120 hp Augusta GA.140 air-cooled flat-four engine
A.104 Helicar was a two prototype helicopters, powered by de-rated Agusta GA.140 piston engines
A.104BT Helicar was a single example of a turbo-shaft powered Helicar, powered by a 270 hp Agusta A.270
A.105 was a two-seat liaison,aerial photography and high-speed transport helicopter,powered by one 275 hp Turbomeca-Agusta TA.230 turboshaft
A.105B was a four-seat version
A.106 was an anti-submarine warfare ASW helicopter prototype,powered
by one 300 hp Turbomeca-Agusta TA.230 engine
A.107 ? was unknown,but may it was a light helicopter project for primary trainer,1964
A.108 ? was unknown,but may it was a drone helicopter of 1967,intended for agricultural in spraying crops duty,designed by D'Ascanio with associated of Agusta
A.109A Original Design was 5/7 seat light transport and multi-purpose
helicopter project,based on A.105,powered by one Astazou XII engine,and
the A.109C was powered by two 370 hp Allison 250 engines,a military variant
was called A.109B,it was powered by two 770 hp Continental T67 engines,with
large rotor and ten-seat,1965/67
A.109 was a lightweight twin engined eight-seat multi-purpose helicopter,powered by two 560 hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206C Turboshaft engines
A109A was the first production model, powered by two Allison Model 250-C20 turboshaft engines. It made its first flight on 4 August 1971. Initially, the A109 was marketed under the name of “Hirundo” (Latin for the swallow), but this was dropped within a few years
A109A EOA was a military version for the Italian Army
A109A Mk.II was an upgraded civilian version of the A109A
A109A Mk.II MAX was aeromedical evacuation version based on A109A Mk.II with extra wide cabin and access doors hinged top and bottom, rather than to one side
A109B was an unbuilt military version
A109BA was a version created for the Belgian Army. Based on the A109C but fitted with fixed landing gear, sliding doors and a tail rotor guard in place of a lower tail fin
A109C was an eight-seat civil version, powered by two Allison Model 250-C20R-1 turboshaft engines
A109C MAX was an aeromedical evacuation version based on A109C with extra-wide cabin and access doors hinged top and bottom, rather than to one side
A109D was built in one prototype only
A109E Power was an upgraded civilian version, initially powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 2K1 engines. Later the manufacturer introduced an option for two Pratt & Whitney PW206C engines to be used – both versions remain known as the A109E. Marketed as the AW109E and Power
A109E Power Elite was a stretched cabin version of A109E Power. Features a glass cockpit with two complete sets of pilot instruments and navigation systems, including a three-axis autopilot, an auto-coupled Instrument Landing System and GPS
A109LUH was a military LUH "Light Utility Helicopter" variant based on the A109E Power. Operators include South African Air Force, Swedish Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Nigerian Air Force, as well as Algeria and Malaysia. Known as the Hkp15A (utility variant) and 15B (ship-borne search and rescue variant) with the Swedish Air Force.
MH-68A was an eight A109E Power aircraft were used by the United States Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Jacksonville (HITRON Jacksonville) as short-range armed interdiction helicopters from 2000 until 2008, when they were replaced with MH-65C Dolphins. Agusta designated these armed interdiction aircraft as "Mako" until the U.S. Coast Guard officially named it the MH-68A Stingray in 2003
A109K was a military version
A109K2 was a high-altitude and high-temperature operations with fixed wheels rather than the retractable wheels of most A109 variants. Typically used by police, search and rescue, and air ambulance operators.
A109M was a military version
A109 km was a military version for high altitude and high temperature operations.
A109KN was a naval version
A109CM was a standard military version
A109GdiF was a version for Guardia di Finanza, the Italian Finance Guard
A109S Grand was a marketed as the AW109 Grand, it is a lengthened cabin-upgraded civilian version with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207 engines and lengthened main rotor blades with different tip design from the Power version
AW109SP :-
AW109 GrandNew was a single pilot IFR, TAWS and EVS, especially for EMS
AW109 Trekker was a variant of the AW109S Grand with fixed landing skids
CA109 was a Chinese model of the AW109E for China mainland market by Jiangxi Changhe Agusta Helicopter Co., Ltd., a Leonardo Helicopter Division(formerly AgustaWestland) and Changhe Aviation Industries Joint Venture Company established in 2005
CP.110 was also known as CVV P.110 or Politecnico P.110, was a prototype Italian four-seat low-wing light aircraft of 1951,powered by one 145 hp Alfa Romeo 110-ter four-cylinder air-cooled inverted inline engine
A.110 was a compound helicopter project,powered by four engines,and had a
maximum speed of 500 km/h at a weight of 8000 kg, capable of transporting
up to 35 pax
AP.111 was a three-seat low-wing basic trainer m,onoplane,of wooden construction,powered by one 175 hp Lycoming O-435-1 HO6 engine
AP.112 was a light cabin monoplane project,low-wing of metal construction
monoplane,side-by-side 2-seater (convertion to 4-seater),powered by one engine
A.113 ? was unknown,but may it was a flying crane helicopter project,with associated with France
A.114 ?
A.115 was a light helicopter,it was essentially a Bell 47J-3 with an unclad, tubular tail boom, and powered by a Turbomeca Astazou II turboshaft engine
A.116 ?
A.117 ?
A.118 was a high-wing medium transport convertiplane project,looks like Kamov
Ka.22,but smaller and intended for NBMR.4 competition
A.119 was a high-wing twin boom medium transport convertiplane,powered by
four engines,which front two motors tilt up and the two rear tilt down,looks like
a Curtiss-Wright design,also intended for NBMR.4
A.119/II was re-allocated to a stretched version of A.109 helicopter,could have
an eleven seat,project only of 1970s
A.119 or AW.119 Koala was an eight-seat utility helicopter of 2016,powered by
one 1002 hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A turboshaft engine
A119 - design for the original production version; Maximum take-off weight: 2,720 kg (5,997 lb)
AW119 - design for the A119 following the merger of Agusta and Westland Helicopters.
AW119 MkII - improved version, featuring redesigned rotors, greater payload, and better fuel efficiency; Maximum take-off weight: 2,850 kg (6,283 lb)
AW119 Ke - marketing design for the AW119 MkII (Koala Enhanced)
AW119 Kx - successor to the Ke model with Garmin G1000H avionic suite, produced in Philadelphia, USA and Hyderabad, India
TH-73A Thrasher - military training variant for the US Navy
A.120 Helibus was a 65-passenger large transport compound helicopter project,
destined for the flight range of up to 700 km at a speed of 400 km/h
A.120B Helibus was a developed version,may a more powerful engines
A.121 ?
A.122 ?
A.123 was a medium weight helicopter project,intended to accommodate 14 to 17
passenger,powered by two 1800hp Lycoming engines
EMA.124 was a light utility helicopter,the design was undertaken by Agusta for production in a joint venture with Elicotteri Meridionali, based on the Bell 47 that Agusta was building under license at the time,powered by one 250 hp Lycoming VO-540-B1B3 engine
A.125 ?
A.126 ?
A.127 ?
A.128 ?
A.129 Mangusta was a tandem two-seat attack helicopter,designed in 1977
A129 Mangusta was an original production version, powered by two Rolls-Royce Gem 2 turboshaft engines. Maximum takeoff weight of 4,100 kg; 45 built for the Italian Army
A129 International was an upgraded version developed for export with more powerful LHTEC T800 turboshafts; In its final configuration, it had a five-bladed main rotor, an improved transmission, a M197 gatling cannon in a customized OTO Melara TM-197B nose turret, improved avionics and support for Hellfire anti-tank missiles and Stinger air-to-air missiles. Maximum takeoff weight of 5,000 kg
A129CBT/A129C was an upgraded "Combat" (CBT) version for the Italian Army incorporating most of the features of the A129 International but retaining the original Gem turboshaft engines (although an upgraded transmission system is fitted); its main anti-tank weapon remains the TOW missile; It can be equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks for extended range and Stinger missiles for escort duties. Maximum takeoff weight of 4,600 kg; 15 built for the Italian Army, plus all 45 standard A129s later upgraded to A129C standard
A129D (AgustaWestland AW129D) was an updated version of the A129C with improved avionics, comprising multifunctional displays, and a new Rafael TopLite III optronic system in place of the original Saab HeliTow unit; the TOW missiles are replaced by the much more modern and capable Spike-ER missiles. Maximum takeoff weight of 4,600 kg; 32 A129C have been upgraded to the A129D standard
T129 ATAK was a Turkish attack helicopter based on the A129 International, featuring Turkish-made avionics and weaponry. According to one source AgustaWestland designation of its first prototype is AgustaWestland AW729
Proposed models
A129 LBH proposed multipurpose assault version with a new cabin structure completely with space for carrying eight troops in addition to the two crew. The abbreviation LBH stands for Light Battlefield Helicopter. This version was designated A139 by Agusta
A129 Multi-Role proposed multi-mission version, not built
A129 Scout proposed reconnaissance version, not built
A129 Shipboard proposed naval version, not built
A.129 Tonal proposed derivative for Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and United Kingdom, with more powerful engines, a new rotor system, retractable landing gear, improved sensors, and more powerful armament. Cancelled in 1990,also
it was appeared in single seat version
A.129 LAH was a single seat version,developed with Westland UK
Military designs
AH-129A was Italian military design for the A129 from 2012
AH-129C was Italian military design for the A129C from 2012
AH-129D was Italian military design for the A129D from 2012
A.130 ? to A.138 ? speculative designations
AW.139 is a 15-seat medium-sized twin-engined helicopter developed and produced by the Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer Agusta-Westland
AB139 was an original Italian-built production aircraft, 54 built
AW139 was a designation change from 55th aircraft onwards, built in Italy
AW139 (long nose configuration) was a long nose variant with increased room for avionics built in Italy and the United States
AW139M was a militarised variant, capable of carrying various weapons payloads
HH-139A was an Italian Air Force design for ten search-and rescue configured
as AW139Ms
VH-139A was an Italian Air Force design for two VIP configured AW139s
HH-139B was an Italian Air Force design for newer AW139
UH-139C was an Italian State Police design
UH-139D was an Italian Carabinieri design
PH-139D was an Italian Guardia di Finanza design
US139 was a military variant, was the Agusta/Westland proposed entry for the US Army Light Utility Helicopter program in partnership with L-3 Communications
MH-139 Gray Wolf was a military variant from Boeing in partnership with Leonardo.It was selected by the United States Air Force to replace its UH-1N fleet.The USAF accepted its first MH-139 in December 2019 and named it “Grey Wolf”
AW139W was a variant offered to the Polish Armed Forces
AW.149 it is a medium-lift multi-role military helicopter developed by Agusta/Westland,powered by two Safran Aneto-1K, (2,300 hp) each Maximum continuous power
AW.159 Wildcat (previously called the Future Lynx and Lynx Wildcat) is a British-developed military helicopter,powered by two 1361 hp LHTEC CTS800-4N turboshaft engines
AW.159 Wildcat AH1 is initial battlefield reconnaissance model, total of 34 ordered for the Army Air Corps
AW.159 Wildcat HMA2 is initial maritime model, total of 28 ordered for the Royal Navy
AW.169 is a twin engined 10-seat 4,8 ton helicopter,an improved version of
the AW.139,powered by two 1000 hp Pratt & Whitney PW210A turboshaft with FADEC
AW169 AAS was a designation for military variant proposed for the Armed Aerial Scout program (cancelled)
AW169M (Multiruolo, Multirole) was a designation for multirole variant UH-169A, ordered by Italian Guardia di Finanza
AW169MA (Multiruolo Avanzato, Multirole Advanced) was a designation for militarized variant UH-169 LUH for the Italian Army, with adaptations for troop transport, utility support, maritime patrol, armed reconnaissance and close air support operations
AW.179 ?
AW.189 it is a twin-engined, super-medium-lift helicopter,based on AW.139,
powered by two General Electric CT7-2E1 turboshaft engines
AW189K with Safrab Aneto-1K
AW.249 was atndem two-seat attack helicopter project,it's a larger than A.129,
powered by two 2500 shp General Electric CT7-8E6 turboshafts
AB.609 (AW.609) was a high tilt wing VTOL medium transport aircraft project
AB.619 was a 19-passenger version of AB.609
AB.620 was a 26-passenger version of AB.609


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