A clean-sheet Italian next-generation combat helicopter developed for attack, escort, reconnaissance, and networked multi-domain operations as the successor to the A129.
Primary roleAttack
First flight2022
OriginItaly
ManufacturerLeonardo S.p.A.
Documented variants2
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeRotorcraft
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH-249A NEES / Fenice pre-production configuration | Prototype | Attack | Italian Army Aviation |
| AW249 prototype P1 | Prototype | Attack | Italian Army Aviation |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
AW249 prototype P1
AW249 prototype P1 — C021 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 2
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric CT7-8E6 turboshafts
Armament: 20 mm turret gun with guided/unguided rockets, air-to-air missiles, and air-to-ground missiles by configuration.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- AW249 programme enters final development and qualification stage — Leonardo · Tier 2