
The AgustaWestland AW101, originally designated EH101, stands as the world's first successful tri-engine medium-lift helicopter, revolutionizing naval aviation and search-and-rescue operations. First flown in 1987, it is a three-engine turboshaft helicopter capable of carrying 30 troops or 45 passengers in civilian configuration. With a main rotor diameter of 61 feet and powered by three Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 engines producing 2,100 horsepower each, the aircraft achieves speeds of 186 mph. Developed by EH Industries Limited, a joint venture between Westland Helicopters and Agusta, now part of Leonardo S.p.A.
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| Royal Navy | — | 50141 | United Kingdom | 43C075 | |
| Royal Navy | — | 50049 | United Kingdom | 43c06d | |
| Royal Navy | — | 50169 | United Kingdom | 43c225 | |
| Royal Navy | — | 50177 | United Kingdom | 43c227 | |
| Royal Navy | — | 50187 | United Kingdom | 43c1fb | |
| Royal Navy | — | 50191 | United Kingdom | 43c1fc | |
| Royal Navy | — | 50195 | United Kingdom | 43c1fd |
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S/N: 50141United KingdomHex: 43C075
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Royal Navy
S/N: 50049United KingdomHex: 43c06d
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Royal Navy
S/N: 50169United KingdomHex: 43c225
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Royal Navy
S/N: 50177United KingdomHex: 43c227
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Royal Navy
S/N: 50187United KingdomHex: 43c1fb
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Royal Navy
S/N: 50191United KingdomHex: 43c1fc
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Royal Navy
S/N: 50195United KingdomHex: 43c1fd