The AgustaWestland EH101 helicopter is the most capable helicopter in its class and the only helicopter that can perform the airborne mine counter measures (AMCM) role while offering one engine inoperative safety, the ability to tow all current and future AMCM systems while providing long on station towing endurance. With over 300 types of mines that can be deployed from aircraft, surface vessels or submarines the threat to shipping is growing and can be efficiently countered by the AMCM EH101.
To provide a solution to the increasing threat AgustaWestland is developing the installation of a palletized AMCM system for the EH101 helicopter. Comprising the AMCM operator console, winch assembly, the carriage, deployment and recovery system, winch assembly and submersible unit all easily fit into the EH101’s large (6.50m x 2.49m x 1.83m) cabin with space to spare for additional seats and other equipment. Externally the aircraft will be fitted with a rear view TV or mirrors for the pilot during towing operations and on the rear fuselage tow cable guide bars.
The rear ramp configuration of the EH101 provides maximum safety during towed AMCM operations and allows easy deployment and recovery of the towed body into the cabin. Recovering the body into cabin ensures the EH101 can deploy to the search area at maximum cruise speed, 150 knots, for maximum effectiveness.
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