PICS: the newest Italian anti-tank helicopter prototype made its' first flight. The AW249 at Vergiate...

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https://theaviationist.com/2022/08/23/t ... first-time

The first prototype of the Leonardo AW249 next-generation attack helicopter flew for the first time on August 12, 2022,
from the company’s plant in Vergiate.

The helicopter, formally designated as AW249 NEES (Nuovo Elicottero da Esplorazione e Scorta / New Exploration and Escort Helicopter),
will replace the AW129 Mangusta,
which has been in service with the Italian Army since the 1990s
and upgraded throughout the years until the current AH-129D variant.

The helicopter flew with just its primer paint and the experimental serial CSX82069.

https://theaviationist.com/2022/08/23/t ... first-time

https://www.key.aero/article/italy-s-ne ... rst-flight

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Leonardo Helicopters has performed initial flight tests of its AW249 attack helicopter under development for the Italian Army. A first flight that took place from the company’s Vergiate facility near Milan on Aug. 12 has yet to be announced by the OEM, with a company spokesman saying he was unable...

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CSX82069 primer

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