The AgustaWestland AW101 is a medium-lift helicopter in military and civil use. First flown in 1987, it was developed by a joint venture between Westland Helicopters in the United Kingdom and Agusta in Italy in response to national requirements for a modern naval utility helicopter. Several operators, including the armed forces of Britain, Denmark, and Portugal, use the name Merlin for their AW101 aircraft. It is manufactured at factories in Yeovil, England, and Vergiate, Italy. Licensed assembly work has also taken place in Japan and the United States.
AgustaWestland AW101
AW101 airframe diagram
Probe for aerial refuelling
A Merlin HM1 loaded with a Sting Ray torpedo
Westland Helicopters was a British aircraft manufacturer. Originally Westland Aircraft, the company focused on helicopters after the Second World War. It was amalgamated with several other British firms in 1960 and 1961.
Entrance to AgustaWestland's works in Yeovil, England
Privately owned ex-military Westland Scout AH.1 (XV134)
UK Army Air Corps Westland Apache WAH-64D Longbow displays at a UK airshow
Privately owned ex-military Westland Wasp HAS.1.