Leonardo’s AW101 for the Polish Navy flies for the first time

Leonardo announced that the Polish Navy’s first AW101 (ZR285) has achieved its first flight at the Company’s site in Yeovil. The AW101 for the Polish Naval Aviation Brigade will be equipped with the most modern mission systems, including autopilot with SAR modes, data transmission system, tactical navigation system and protection and defence systems (passive and active). In addition, the AW101 will be equipped with a tactical radio, reconnaissance radar, an observation head (FLIR) and an S-mode transponder.