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Specifications - Bell Agusta BA609 Tiltrotor VTOL Aircraft, Italy / UK / USA
| Dimensions |
| Length Overall | 44ft (13.31m) |
| Width Overall (Rotors Turning) | 60ft (18.29m) |
| Proprotor Diameter | 26ft (7.93m) |
| Number of Blades per Rotor | 3 |
| Internal Cabin Size (L x W x H) | 161in x 58in x 56in (4.09m x 1.47m x 1.42m) |
| Cabin Door (Width Only) | baseline 30in (0.76m), optional door 38in (0.96m) |
| Weights |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | 16,800lb (7,258kg) |
| Maximum Useful Load | 5,500lb (2,500kg) |
| Capacity |
| Required Crew | 1 to 2 |
| Passenger Seating | 6 to 9 |
| Baggage Compartment | 50ft³ (1.41m³) |
| Powerplant |
| Engines | 2 x Pratt & Whitney of Canada PT6C-67A Turboshaft |
| Take-Off Power / Maximum Continuous Power | 1940hp (1,447kW) each |
| Performance (ISA, MTOW, pending verification) |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 275kt (509km/hr) |
| Rate of Climb TOP AEO | 1,500ft/min (7.6m/sec) |
| HOGE TOP AEO | 5,000ft (1,524m) |
| Maximum Range - No Reserve | 750nm (1,389km) |
| Maximum Endurance - No Reserve | 3 hours |
| Cabin Pressurisation | 5.5psi |
| Service Ceiling | 25,000ft (11,364m) |
| OEI Service Ceiling | 16,000ft (4,877m) |
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