Leonardo Helicopters is a leader in maritime aviation and elite tactical lift, providing some of the world's most sophisticated rotary-wing sensors and weapon platforms. Built on the joint heritage of Agusta and Westland, Leonardo's defense fleet, from the high-capacity AW101 to the precision scout AW159 Wildcat, sets the global standard for naval warfare and special operations. Combining modern digital cockpits with exceptionally rugged airframes, Leonardo platforms are built to dominate the maritime domain and provide rapid-response tactical agility in the most challenging coastal and littoral environments.
The Leonardo AW101 Merlin is a high-performance, three-engine strategic lifter that redefines the safety and capacity of the medium-heavy category. Optimized for maritime search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare, its cavernous cabin can also transport 38 fully equipped troops or large internal cargo loads. With its advanced defensive aid suites and large range, the Merlin is a versatile powerhouse that provides a strategic vertical advantage in the most punishing maritime theaters.
| Engine | 3x GE CT7-8E |
| Max Speed | 150 kts |
| Range | 750 nm |
| Useful Load | 11,000 lbs |
The Leonardo AW159 Wildcat is a high-precision sensor platform and tactical scout, a modernized evolution of the classic Lynx family. Built for the maritime domain, it is equipped with advanced active-electronically scanned array (AESA) radar and a lethal array of missiles. As an agile and lethal scout for the surface fleet, the Wildcat is a master of situational awareness and rapid-response fire support, dominating the complex coastal and littoral battlefields.
| Engine | 2x LHTEC CTS800-4N |
| Max Speed | 168 kts |
| Range | 420 nm |
| Armament | Martlet / Sea Venom / Sting Ray |
