AW249 Attack Helo Performs Initial Flight Tests In Italy

Artist's concept of AW249.
Credit: Leonardo Helicopters
Leonardo Helicopters has performed initial flight tests of its AW249 attack helicopter under development for the Italian Army. A first flight that took place from the company’s Vergiate facility near Milan on Aug. 12 has yet to be announced by the OEM, with a company spokesman saying he was unable...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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