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Design and development of the Agusta A 109 helicopter

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

Bruno Lovera
Bruno Lovera*
Affiliation:
Research and Engineering DevelopmentCostruzioni Aeronautiche G.Agusta
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Extract

A new generation of helicopters was born at the beginning of the sixties, when, following a US requirement for a light observation helicopter (LOH), a new breed of military machines, like the Bell 206 (OH-4 A, OH-58 A), the Hiller 1100 (OH-5 A) and the Hughes 500 (OH-6 A) was developed.

All the aerodynamic and structural progress resulting from the previous experience of the helicopter industry was incorporated in their designs. The development of these helicopters, demonstrating good performance and comfort levels, light and relatively inexpensive was made possible, however, only because of the availability of a new, light turboshaft engine, featuring acceptable levels of fuel consumption and reliability.

Type
A New Generation of Civil Helicopters
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 83 , Issue 823 , July 1979 , pp. 250 - 256
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1979 

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