Leonardo Test-Fires Rockets From AW149

AW149
Credit: Leonardo
Leonardo has revealed it has completed firings of guided and unguided rockets from its AW149 twin-engine troop transport helicopter. The trials took place in the fourth quarter of 2021 but were revealed Feb. 17. They assessed the safe separation of both unguided and laser-guided rockets from the...
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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