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A low-flying Royal Navy AW101 Merlin showcases its versatility in all-weather maritime missions.
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Royal Navy aw101 Merlin at the Ayr airshow .
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
EH101
Model
AW101 Merlin
Manufacturer
AgustaWestland (now Leonardo)
Airline
Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm)
Livery
Royal Navy military grey
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
3 × Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-01/8 or GE CT7-8E
Thrust
Each engine: 2,100 kW (2,800 shp)
Wingspan
Rotor diameter: 18.59 m
Length
22.83 m
Height
6.65 m
MTOW
15,600 kg
Range
833 km
Capacity
30 troops or equivalent payload (3,050 kg)
Cruise Speed
277 km/h
Noise Rating
87 dB SEL, ICAO Chapter 8 compliant (variant dependent)