Flight Notes—how to fly the AgustaWestland EH101 Helicopter

This versatile medium-lift helicopter is used for both civilian and military missions in several countries throughout the world. Built by a joint venture between Agusta of Italy and Westland Aircraft in the UK, the EH101 serves as a weapons platform, passenger carrier, air ambulance, search and rescue vehicle, and cargo hauler. It performs military, police, rescue, or maritime patrol operations in the UK, the U.S., Canada, Denmark, Italy, Japan, and Portugal.

The EH101's three turboshaft engines, rugged construction, and redundant systems give it the power to lift heavy loads and the reliability to perform in harsh conditions. Beginning in 2009, a squadron of EH101s (in a special American-built model called the US101), will also serve as "Marine One," the official helicopter of the President of the United States.

Hoist/Sling Operation

Function	Key Command
Hoist Arm (Extend/Retract)	CTRL+U
Hoist Cable (Lower)	J
Hoist Cable (Raise)	K
Hoist/Sling Hook (Attach/Release)	O

Specifications

	U.S.	Metric
Maximum Speed	167 knots	309 km/hr
Cruise Speed	150 knots	278 km/h
Engines	Three Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 02/8
Main Rotor	Five-blade, diameter 61.10 feet	18.60 meters
Empty Weight	14,963 pounds	6,787 kilograms
Maximum Gross Weight	34,392 pounds	15,600 kilograms
Length	74.1 feet	22.5 meters
Height	15.42 feet	4.70 meters
Seating	2
Rated Load (Hoist)	600 pounds	272 kilograms
Rated Load (Sling)	10,000 pounds	4,536 kilograms
Maximum Payload Weight	11,905 pounds	5,400 kilograms