{"id":2215,"date":"2026-04-07T09:28:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.belgianairforcedays.be\/?p=2215"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:29:20","slug":"lagusta-a109-au-rendez-vous-demonstration-en-vol-et-exposition-au-sol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belgianairforcedays.be\/en\/lagusta-a109-au-rendez-vous-demonstration-en-vol-et-exposition-au-sol\/","title":{"rendered":"The Agusta A109 on Display: Flight Demonstration and Static Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Agusta A109 helicopter from 1 Wing will be featured both in a static exhibition and in a flight demonstration.<br>This versatile and agile aircraft plays a key role within the Air Force thanks to its ability to perform a wide range of missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Versatile Aircraft of 1 Wing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1 Wing uses the Agusta A109 for numerous missions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>crew training,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>light transport,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reconnaissance operations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>operational support,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>medical evacuation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Its manoeuvrability and ability to operate in diverse environments make it an essential asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting to Know the Agusta A109<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Agusta A109 is a light twin\u2011engine helicopter known for its flexibility and high performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Characteristics (according to the standard configuration)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type :<\/strong> light twin\u2011engine helicopter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> approx. 13 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main rotor:<\/strong> approx. 11 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> ~285 km\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Endurance:<\/strong> ~2 h 30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crew:<\/strong> 1 pilot + variable capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To Discover on the Ground and in Flight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Static Exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The public will be able to observe the helicopter up close, explore its equipment, and learn about its operational features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flight Demonstration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A unique opportunity to see the Agusta A109 in action and appreciate its manoeuvrability, precision, and agility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"2217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.belgianairforcedays.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u00a9-Moors-M-6U6A4477-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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MOORS &#8211; Photos AviationCrew <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>L\u2019h\u00e9licopt\u00e8re Agusta A109 du 1 Wing sera pr\u00e9sent \u00e0 la fois en exposition statique et en d\u00e9monstration en vol.Appareil polyvalent et agile, il occupe une place importante au sein de la Force A\u00e9rienne gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 sa capacit\u00e9 \u00e0 remplir un large \u00e9ventail de missions. 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