Italian Army’s New AW249 Attack Helicopter Makes Early Maiden Flight
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 re…
