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AW609

 

Description

 

The AW609 is the civilian equivalent of the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor. When it goes into production in 2017 it will be the first tiltrotor available on the civilian market. Unique in its ability to takeoff vertically and transition to regular flight, the AW609 will have a variety of applications from search and rescue, transport to oil and gas infrastructure, and ferrying high-net-worth individuals without the requirement for transfer from a helicopter to a business jet.

 

 

 

PRIMAL Assessment

 

PRIMAL employs a modified AW609 nicknamed ‘Dragonfly’ which includes the ability to fit a 3-barrelled .50cal machine gun pod. An extremely versatile platform, it has a longer range and greater speed than equivalent helicopters. A significant weakness for covert operations is its rarity and distinctive appearance, which has resulted in PRIMAL limiting its use to isolated areas and night operations.