AW609 Tilt Rotor Aircraft

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:light_aircraft
gptkbp:air_traffic_control Digital flight controls
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
5,000 pounds
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:Civil_tiltrotor_aircraft
gptkbp:application Urban air mobility
gptkbp:cargo_capacity 2,000 pounds
gptkbp:certification Expected in 2023
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:V-22_Osprey
gptkbp:control_surfaces Conventional tailplane
gptkbp:control_system Fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew 1 pilot
gptkbp:design Tiltrotor design
Bell and Agusta Westland
gptkbp:design_feature Tiltrotor mechanism
gptkbp:design_philosophy Multi-role capability
gptkbp:design_purpose Combine helicopter and airplane capabilities
gptkbp:development gptkb:Agusta_Westland
Ongoing
gptkbp:development_cost $1 billion
gptkbp:diameter 30 feet 2 inches
gptkbp:engine_type Turboshaft engine
gptkbp:environmental_impact Lower emissions than helicopters
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2016
Conducted in Texas
gptkbp:flight_style Wide flight envelope
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 pounds
gptkbp:height 14 feet 6 inches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AW609 Tilt Rotor Aircraft
gptkbp:intended_use Air taxi and transport
gptkbp:landing_gear Retractable landing gear
gptkbp:length 38 feet 4 inches
gptkbp:maintenance 1,000 flight hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bell_Helicopter
gptkbp:market gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkb:Commercial_aviation
gptkbp:market_launch gptkb:2023
Expected in 2023
gptkbp:max_speed 275 knots
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 6,000 pounds
gptkbp:noise_level Reduced noise footprint
gptkbp:notable_pilots Available for operators
gptkbp:operational_cost Lower than helicopters
gptkbp:operational_use High operational flexibility
gptkbp:passenger_capacity 9 passengers
gptkbp:propulsion Two engines
gptkbp:range 600 nautical miles
1,150 kilometers
gptkbp:role Civilian and military use
gptkbp:safety_features Advanced avionics
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 feet
gptkbp:wingspan 38 feet 6 inches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Agusta_Westland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5