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Philippine Navy AW109 Power Helicopter Firepower
The AW109 Power is a three-tonne class eight-seat twin engine helicopter, which features a combination of weapon systems, according to supplier Agusta Westland.
Last December 2013, Philippines received and inaugurated the first batch of AW109 Power Helicopter and immediately turn over to Philippine Navy.
The Philippines AW-109 Power Helicopter have the following Capability
- Forward looking infrared (FLIR)- FLIR - uses an imaging technology that senses infrared radiation
- Search-and-rescue (SAR) capability
- Fitted with a night vision gear
The last batch of AW-109 Power choppers will arrive in the first quarter of 2014. The helicopters would also be equipped with .50 caliber machineguns and rocket launchers.
The Five AugustaWestland AW109 Power helicopters acquisition cost Php 1.3 billion.
Watch the Maneuverability Demonstration of AW-109 Power Chopper
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Philippine Navy To Acquire Two Anti-surface Warfare Helicopters For 5.4 Billion
The AgustaWestland AW-159 is primarily used in Anti-surface Warfare (ASuW) and at the same time it can be used in Utility, search and rescue (SAR) . The AW-159 helicopter will enter service to the British Army this 2014 and with the Royal Navy in 2015....
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Aw-109 Pilots Now Undergoing Flir, Night Vision Goggle Training
The pilots and aircrew of the three AgustaWestland AW-109 "Power" helicopters delivered and commissioned last December are now undergoing training on the proper usage and deployment of the forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and night vision equipment (NVG)...
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Afp Helicopter Acquisition 2014
The Armed Forces of the Philippines will receive the following air firepower acquisition this 2014. Here it is: Philippine Air Force - 2 Attack Helicopter, the 6 units left will be delivered in 2015Philippine Navy - 2 remaining Agustawestland...
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Philippine Air Force To Receive Two Brand New Attack Version Aw109 Power Helicopter
Last November 2013, the Philippine Government confirmed that it has purchased eight brand new attack helicopters with night vision capability for Philippine Air Force . Two (2) out of eight (8) Agusta Westland AW109 Power Helecopter is scheduled...
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Philippine Navy Modernization - Agustawestland Aw-109 Power Helicopter Demonstration
Philippine Navy finally received the first three of 5 AgustaWestland AW-109 Power Helicopter last December 2013. The second batch delivery will be on 2nd quarter of year 2014 A Video Demonstration of AW-109 Power Helicopter ...
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