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Private AgustaWestland AW109 helicopter G-DAYF taxiing after landing, showing off its elegant black livery and cabin glazing.
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Spotter's notes
The AW109 is known for its retractable landing gear and high performance in the light twin-engine class. G-DAYF is a UK-registered
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-DAYF
ICAO Type
A109
Model
AW109
Manufacturer
AgustaWestland (now Leonardo)
Livery
Black (private/corporate style, no commercial airline markings)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206C or Turbomeca Arrius 2K1 (variant dependent)
Thrust
Each engine: 567 kW (761 shp)
Wingspan
N/A (rotor diameter: 11 m)
Length
13.04 m
Height
3.5 m
MTOW
3,000 kg
Range
932 km
Capacity
6-7 passengers (plus 1-2 crew)
Cruise Speed
285 km/h
Noise Rating
External: approx. 73 dB (hover, varies; ICAO Annex 16, Ch 8/11 compliant)