AW139 | Helicopter with no rivals

[@TechnikMeister2]

The Augusta is the go-to platform for most air ambulance and search and rescue operations all around Australia. It combines lightness of controls, autopilot, auto hover and resistance to strong winds that have proven its capabilities. It has a long range and can carry large payloads for multiple rescues. In its 15 years of use, not one has been lost in our airspace.

[@samryan7884]

One of Toll's 139s is the reason why I'm still here - amazing machine.

[@aerodynamite4935]

One is here in Estonia too for the ambulance.

[@waterunderthefridge6058]

Each day the local NSW Ambulance/Toll 139 flies by my house at least 8 times. 24/7 dependable aircraft even in the worst conditions. The hours/day flown by these machines is really impressive

[@Iperspace95]

Proud to work at Leonardo Helicopters :)

[@maxon1672]

So many of aviation’s greatest or most exciting aircraft are from a bygone era, so it feels great to watch a video about an engineering triumph that’s in the early chapters of its story right now! The AW609 looks insanely cool too, I hope that project comes to fruition. Thanks for the video, Sky!

[@Shadowfax-1980]

This is the only channel that makes seemingly “ordinary” aircraft fascinating. Would sure love to see the Huey get the Sky treatment!

[@visionary_8865]

huey is one primitive piece of history an actually deserves the word 'Ordinary'.

[@Kickback-dm7zt]

The first military customer for this helicopter was the Irish Air Corps, having taken delivery of the first machine from an initial batch of 6 examples I August 2006.

[@mrbk186]

I bet this guy can make an interesting video about a brick. All jokes aside this was really informative and entertaining.

[@krissp8712]

I'm still waiting for wendover to finish his brick videos

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

@@krissp8712 me too... I really want the brick video because I had no idea there was so much to know.

[@deus_ex_machina_]

@@krissp8712 HAI has released a 40min documentary on bricks available exclusively on Nebula.

[@sevenlux7093]

"It is one of the outstanding cases, when the engineers decided to create someting awesome and they succeeded." made my day! Vewing your videos ans listening to your humorous comments with excellent techical information is always joy.

[@chloehennessey6813]

We took delivery of three of these AW139s in December. We also have 109s and MD902 Explorers. Huge upgrades for our offshore fleet. If you want I have videos flying the 139 in Texas and offshore. It’s a wickedly awesome airframe. That NH90 is gorgeous

[@ghostindamachine]

Chloe Hennessey NH90 is gorgeous but unfortunately reeking with problems.

[@krissp8712]

I wanna see helicopter videos! Do you work for an oil company?

[@chloehennessey6813]

Kriss P No my grandpa and father own the company

[@Drskopf]

@@ghostindamachine what kind of problems?

[@ManishSharma-lm3wg]

@@chloehennessey6813 lol

[@beltrangarrote1982]

Best in its weight class and one of the best overall. So many years on production and still same version.

[@andrewsmactips]

We have a couple of 169s here in Auckland for rescue work. A very pretty bird.

[@bohemoth1]

I actually leased one of the AW 139 with the VIP Configuration for three years. With the exception of the noise level it was as comfortable as riding in a Rolls Royce Phantom.

[@SandBoxJohn]

17:24 Thanks Sky for including a shot of one in the Maryland State Police livery. That variant routinely flies over my house preforming medivac missions.

[@ericvechery8853]

As somebody who lived in Maryland for a while I thought it was nice also. I notice it makes a very distinct sound when it flies over. Just like the previous Maryland State police helicopters.

[@TheMalarz1989]

American and Russians buying the same European helicopter. Who would have thought :D AW-169 is my favorite. Beautiful machine.

[@alexv3357]

I'll never not find the way helicopter rotors sometimes line up perfectly with camera frame rate absolutely hilarious

[@Amphictyon1]

@Skyships Eng this is a fantastic video; the best presentation and full review of the AW139 anywhere. Bell really blew it by leaving the consortium 15 years ago. Now they have been announcing "coming soon!" for their 525 Relentless for eight years...and still, deliveries are years away -- and the AW139 will still be a better machine for less money, with a long operational record. This production was very professionally done. Congrats!

[@beltrangarrote1982]

Exactly. They had it, it would have the B412 replacement.

[@Deamon93IT]

This machine is probably the best medium sized chopper currently available, no wonders it is doing great.

[@christiantosumbung5791]

Been riding these for the past 6 years to travel offshore. Other than the Sikorsky S-92, is the smoothest helicopter i have ever been on.

[@saranwangkiat6583]

Me too. I have a love-hate relationship with these helicopters. I dread the sight of them at the hangar on crew change day, while I love to see them land on helideck taking me back home.

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

This is funny. The sight of a helicopter means different things to who's watching

[@ShamirMuhammad]

This is one of my fav videos for Sky's aircraft overviews. I'm sold. I want one of these beasts.

[@747boy8]

This is just the perfect multi-role helicopter. It has good flight characteristics, it’s relatively low-priced when compared to other helicopters, and it has good versatility in all tasks it was built for!

[@ramonmedina1974]

I like this italian Heli! Good Vid as always

[@Drskopf]

I always wondered why Spain never creates things such as this, they are never in the news of big projects like this?

[@ladyrazorsharp]

Isn't she a beaut! She's absolutely gorgeous. This was a really cool video. Great job!

[@ervandrush3116]

Simply no rivals. Good video)

[@frankthomas855]

Looks can be deceiving. What a cool helicopter. Its nice to see a European manufacturer do well. Well.done Agusta. Thank for an informative and entertaining video Sky!

[@normansilver905]

The AW-139 is now the fire fighting helicopter of choice used by the Los Angeles Fire Department. They now have 3 in service and a 4th on order. So far, great service record!

[@OAlison]

Amazing video man, seriously, best one about the aw139 I’ve seen

[@davidrivero7943]

A beautiful Bird and lucky me , Dade County Med Air 139's use close by School Field in Emergency extraction of Patients & my street lines up with Opa Locka Airport & the epic DC 3's Fly over on their return from the Bahamas Islands.

[@Hal_T]

Your scripts are unequalled in information and intelligence. Even when they are long they never become tedious or pedantic. Thank you.

[@MrRotorwash]

Excellent job on this documentary on the AW139. Great job on the research and access to the aircraft. It was very informative and enjoyable to watch.

[@burntnougat5341]

Great video and love the coverage of helis in addition to your fixed wing series.

[@johndumont3114]

Great helicopter video, Sky. Props to you

[@RandomInternetDog]

I've been on a AW139, really nice bird.

[@AsadMehmoodMaverick]

AW139Ms are used in combat search and rescue role by Pakistan Air force and we are replacing all our legacy SA319s and even MI17s with these birds. the sensor integration is amazing

[@fakharjabbar7880]

Pak Army also operate them and navy can add it sooner. Good to see fellow country men.

[@ahmadhayat6314]

How do they fare against Airbus H145/H160 as per PAF's operational requirements ?

[@AsadMehmoodMaverick]

@@ahmadhayat6314 from what I've seen they are a class apart, no comparison.

[@ahmadhayat6314]

@@AsadMehmoodMaverick and Leonardo AW139 vs Airbus H175 ?

[@HELIPORTVIDEO]

Very interesting video.

[@Juraberg]

Again, an outstanding video! 👍🏻 Thanks a lot for having done such a great job, plenty of interesting information.

[@cutliss]

This is now my favorite heli

[@avatar2thewayofwater3]

24:51 Here is one more beauty besides AW139 in this video😁👍.

[@shanehohberger6008]

Have an awesome day! Great vid btw

[@pinaricyt]

An amazing machine! This is an excellent video. Thanks! Keep up the great work.

[@ahhobby2527]

More helicopter videos please! One of my favourite helis now! Here in Malaysia, there are quite a number of agencies using the AW139; the police air unit, fire department (AW139 and AW189), and the most beautiful of them all, the coast guard (Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia or APMM). The Malaysian Navy will also be renting some AW139s as well while waiting for new additional fleet.

[@AMWMahoganyModels]

You make the best documentaries about aviation and the piece about the AW139 is the best by far. I really hope you can make one about the AW109SP too, the 139’s baby brother, since it transformed Agusta as a real OEM player and it celebrated its 50th anniversary since its first flight this August.

[@ba2u9]

Fascinating straight forward scripts well narrated by the male voice... brilliant technology 👍👍

[@SkyBaum]

Very strong wind 💨 knocks the camera 🎥 off @ 15:25.

[@tanthiennguyen713]

Vielen Dank allen Inengnier & Techniker......

[@yumphallangthaphal1598]

Waited quite a while, for some meaningful helicopter, since , it's an aviation channel. Finally, thanks.

[@b0bl00i]

Thanks alot for a great documentary! Well made!

[@juliussokolowski4293]

The Primus Epic is not a flight control system. It's an avionics package or rather an IAS, an Integrated Avionics System. A flight control system is what links the pilot controls (cyclic stick, pedelas and collective) to the main and tail rotors.

[@TTT-uk3cn]

If the worldwide Manufacturers have a policy of no bribes, by now India might have purchased considerable numbers. Looks exceptional Helicopter.

[@gjrip]

Fantastic video!

[@asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791]

You really can't beat European helicopter design.

[@Weakest_Bulgarian]

Laughs in apache

[@DenGuleBalje]

@Lone Ranger Which is in Europe, at least the part where most Russian people live.

[@asganaway]

@Lone Ranger nope..

[@MrTurbogreg6969]

It looks an awful lot like a Bell. Didn't AW originally turn to Bell in the design phase? And isn't Bells main plant in Arlington, Texas in the US?

[@chloehennessey6813]

It takes it styling Qs from a the Huey. I don’t care who makes it so long as It works when I need it to and doesn’t kill me and my passengers.

[@mikecrockett3669]

Very well done! Thank you.

[@BudFunOne]

Great presentation! Thank you

[@karlossargeant3872]

I Love this Video on Helicopters I hope too fly them soon Awesome Video.

[@paxundpeace9970]

Great Helicopter for the performance a quite fair price tag and fast very fast. Ad the long range capabilities and comfort and modern controlls. Enough space for off shore teams and cargo carrying capabilities. A little bit like the super versatile class PC24.

[@tomdonnellan7920]

Oh my god 3 minutes of this video felt like seven years

[@davec5153]

I think the British Army will buy this.

[@garethbryant3604]

please remember to pronounce the 'and' in Pratt and Whitney..most people just sort of say a nasal 'ennn' which is maybe why you never noticed it...love your videos...:)

[@ThatMotorCycleGuy]

21:00 Bose A20's are the best headsets money can buy...

[@JerjerB]

Yay! Thank you!

[@visionary_8865]

Really informative, thanks for such content!

[@kurakuson]

Body looks like the Rockwell Turbo Commander.

[@RobertBardos]

Haha it does, a bit.

[@MaxSupercars]

Thanx for a great documentary video! 🙂

[@Liferoad371]

I can not believe how good your English is Great video

[@RavenWolffe77]

If any airframe is worthy to replace the Bell-222 as Airwolf in a reboot, it's this beauty! The ubiquitous use of the AW139 lends to Airwolf's idea of being able to hide in plain sight, looking like any other civilian aircraft, while it's customization options make any externally-visible modifications easily excusable.

[@mps28]

I rode this a lot of times going to offshore rigs the best transport helicopter for me.

[@morrisfonti8320]

Fantastico elicottero

[@VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1]

Fly copter fly !!!

[@HIEBERT23]

Indeed a powerhouse ❤

[@utopian2222]

Very well presented and informative production..

[@LtNduati]

I love Skyships ENG, and I really wanted to watch the whole video, but since Kobe, I cannot bring myself to watch anything helicopter related. I can't wait for your next video Skyship ENG and I'm sorry I couldn't watch this one to the end.

[@hazlinabdulhamid7461]

Malaysia is watching..✌️😊✌️🇲🇾

[@gelinrefira]

"is extremely versatile by itself but that it is an excellent platform for customization." So you are telling me this is the Honda Civic of helicopters. Wait till the vtec kicks in!

[@jameson1239]

I’d say it’s more like an SUV

[@danozism]

I think Australia use these as Police and ambulance choppers, at least in Victoria. They are quite loud on the ground, if they are indeed what I think they are. A low rumble/hum, then the whine of the turbo as it flies overhead. I think it's the one. Anybody?

[@phalanx3803]

a video on the AW609 would be cool since its getting close to production.

[@Fixxxer1999]

The Irish Air Corps fly the AW139.

[@ceannscriteach81]

Yup with skis built into the landing gear

[@06racing]

139 normal 149 f boi 169 nice! little one... 189 big boi thiccc

[@darakiss]

I actually fly on the thumbnail one!

[@enochster7964]

I like the GOPRO images.

[@pascaldelaunay4740]

A rosy sale speech ! But not everything is rosy !! the de-ice never worked from the start of the operation and after many modification and battle with Agusta, is now disable. The 6800kg is a gross weight extension required by the offshore guys, we have it, but the Cat A performance are based on weight and temperature, so above 20 Celsius, at 6800kg, Cat A is gone. The certification was done at 6400kg. Vibration level below 20 kts is crazy when an approach to helipad. So, yeah, there is lot of good things with the 139, but is far from perfect.

[@felixcat9318]

You encapsulated all that is relevant into an interesting, informative and entertaining video which was well presented and narrated. Bell's decision to sever their involvement and investment in the 139 project has proven to be one of their greatest business failures! It beggars belief that this hugely experienced helicopter manufacturer could get it so wrong!

[@RALewis1234]

Great video as always. Can you maybe do a video on the v-22 osprey??

[@pilot_zahir]

Well explained. Thanx :)

[@stekra3159]

Hey,Sky will that Atlas V video I have been seeing ever come to the English? Besides loving your stuff you are on of few people that make me care about aviation.

[@ZIGZAG12345]

10:15 Take-off weight is about 7000kg, how much does the machine weigh by itself if it's able to carry a car too?

[@om-pb6qy]

ZIGZAG! About 4000kg empty. Obviously depending on configuration.

[@ZIGZAG12345]

@@om-pb6qy Thank you! Christ that 7000kg t/o is even more impressive now!! Just the sight of it being able to hoist that car along, even if it was a publicity thing and they had to do it with not a full load of fuel or whatever and only over a short distance, it still impresses me!

[@macmedic892]

I really prefer crew changing in the “A-dub” over the S-76… its much quieter and has more headroom (my head rubs the roof if I’m in one of the outboard seats of the 76). The baggage compartment is pretty high though and that makes it harder if I have to load heavy cargo.

[@TJ-USMC]

"Excellent Video, like All the Others !!!" 😁

[@tbomgwtf]

MORE HELICOPTERS!

[@franciscalv]

It's Very Very beatiful

[@shahriarjahan3108]

Pls do a video on the difference of single engine and twin engine helicopters

[@flightmaster999]

As usual, another great video by Sky. Well researched and beautifully presented! In my country (Canada), the government took an incredible (and indecent) amount of time to replace our completely outdated SAR helicopters based on the Sea King. Initially, the EH-101 was selected by one government and then cancelled by the following government. All this ridiculous political bickering lasted a good 10 or 15 years. In the mean time, a number of Sea Kings were involved in fatal crashes across the country. The politicians who played these stupid little games should be held responsible for the death of all the military personnel that lost their lives while being forced to fly highly unsafe helicopters. In the end, in July 2004, Canada purchased a fleet of helicopters from Sikorsky based on the H-92 Superhawk civil helicopter. All helicopters were to be delivered by 2009. It took nearly 10 years to get the helicopters delivered to the Canadian military as they were plagued with problems, including the flight control system, and did not meet the specifications of the Canadian Armed Forces (renamed the CH-148 Cyclone). As some of you may have heard, on April 29th 2020, a CH-148 Cyclone crashed while on a NATO exercice off the coast of Greece and everyone on board died as a result. All flights of the remaining CH-148 were cancelled and the aircraft was grounded for a substantial amount of time. Clearly, Canada should have stuck with the EH-101 as initially planned. Lives would have been saved and Canada would have had a top of the line fleet of EH-101's. A big thanks to all the incompetent politicians who made all this possible!

[@jameson1239]

We have the EH-101 in service as the CH-149 cormorant it’s used by the Canadian airforce for SAR we also need to replace our CH-146’s as they can’t lift what there supposed to and were actually taken out of Afghanistan as there hot high performance is terrible

[@flightmaster999]

@@jameson1239 Thank you for your reply! I didn't realize we had the EH-101/CH-149 in service, I'm having a hard time following the Canadian Forces naming convention for their aircraft. I do remember seeing a few videos of the SAR helicopters (CH-149) but did not make the connection with the EH-101, my bad. Do you know how the CH-148 is doing in service so far? (aside from the recent crash near Greece) Does it perform well? Is it easy to maintain / reliable? Do the crews like it?

[@jameson1239]

Dominic Bazinet unfortunately I have no clue how the CH-148 is doing in service as I’m just a civilian however after looking it up it seems like it was a software glitch with the fly by wire system that caused the crash

[@flightmaster999]

@@jameson1239 Ok, thanks!

[@aleroxit]

Good show. Thank you I'll take 2

[@michaelsanchez9594]

I heard the Huey is this helicopters direct competition.

[@istvansipos9940]

a huge advantage of the coaxial sysytem is clear: every HP gives you lift and thrust. There must be disadvantages, too, otherwise every helicopter would be coaxial. So what are the disadvantages? thanks, any1

[@jameson1239]

Complexity and there’s a chance of the top rotor hitting the bottom rotor and vice versa

[@Trump145]

Thank you for that video I hope they took you for a ride in it cuz I sure would have asked them to take me

[@oadka]

So when can we expect a video on the aw609?

[@CityWhisperer]

Aw..so nice.

[@bustereagal3570]

What's That Music At 12:47 ?

[@victimovtalent6036]

why rivetting is essential on airplane?

[@TheRealUnconnected]

Do you have a channel in Russian? I am learning the language and it would be great to watch your videos to help me learn.

[@RagtopDazed]

Soooo tell me about the departing tail booms and replacement of engine mounting decks.

[@crazycarl00]

Are you a maintenance operator or do you just dislike AW/Leonardo? Do you have experience with these concerns? Gulf had a tailboom problem a while ago and there have been some baggage compartment deck replacements. Never heard of an "engine mounting deck" being replaced, largely because the engines are mounted to fittings, not the deck. It seems like you have an axe to grind.

[@RagtopDazed]

@@crazycarl00 former AW139 (actually at the time of purchase a AB139) operator of an early SN. Pilots refused to fly the aircraft due to continuing safety of flight issues and had motor deck (where the mounts mount to) completely removed and rebuilt as well as additional strengthening to the tail boom ... so yeah, I have some experience with the model. We sold the aircraft and upgraded to S-76D.

[@mahmoodshuvo2787]

THAT'S IT 🙂