Citat:Developed in conjunction with other Polish companies and research and development centres, the design features new main rotorblades and a digital avionics suite including glass cockpit avionics, head-up displays, a synthetic vision system and night-vision goggle compatibility.
Other features include an electro-optical surveillance system, new flight management system, terrain avoidance warning technology and a four-axis digital autopilot.
Full authority digital engine control and health and usage monitoring systems for the type will be sourced from Leonardo’s AW169.
Maximum take-off weight will increase to 6,600kg (14,500lb) from 6,400kg, enabling additional payload to be carried. Weapon options include air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, 70mm rocket pods, 12.7mm and 20mm cannon pods, and door-mounted 12.7mm machine guns.
Now being offered as an update package for the Polish armed forces, the modernised W-3 will also be equipped with an integrated defensive aids system.
