Date: 25 Feb 2004
Time: 22:58
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica and GKN company, has announced the delivery of an A109 Power helicopter to the Shenzhen police in China. The Power is fitted with special police equipment and avionics for extensive night surveillance operations.
The Shenzhen Power is also equipped with video link, rescue hoist, cargo hook, rappelling kit, searchlight and floatation system. The A109 Power is certified for single pilot IFR operation and powered by two Pratt & Whitney turbine engines. It is also certified for Category A performance at maximum gross weight.
The ability to change the interior configuration provides versatility to support the law enforcement role. AgustaWestland has its primary operations in Italy, United Kingdom, USA and Belgium.