The SW-4 is a light single multi-purpose helicopter designed to carry up to 5 people, including pilot(s) under day and night VFR conditions. Modern technology, low operational cost and ease of flying make the SW-4 an excellent entry point to the light turbine helicopter segment.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

The SW-4 has been designed incorporating the most advanced technologies and features:

Fully articulated main rotor hub with three composite blades

Two composite tail rotor blades

Crashworthy seats (pilots and passengers)

Hydraulic flight controls

Easy conversion between cargo and passenger configurations

Easy access to the cabin enabled by:

2 Cockpit hinged doors one on each side

2 Cabin sliding doors one on each side

Highest useful load in its class*

Best range and endurance of its class*

Reduced operational cost

The fuselage and the structural components of the airframe have been designed with state-of-the-art materials making extensive use of composite materials.

COMFORT AND ACCESSIBILITY

The large cabin provides passengers with excellent comfort, ample legroom and superior external visibility. Access to the main cabin area is through 2 rear sliding doors and 2 forward hinged doors on both sides of the fuselage.

FLEXIBILITY

The cabin has been designed to provide high levels of operational flexibility. It can be quickly and easily reconfigured from a passenger layout to a cargo solution capable of carrying up to 323 kg (712 lb) in the cabin and a further 150 kg (331 lb) in the baggage compartment.

*Light single up to 1,800 kg / 3,968 lb

OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY

Multirole capability, to satisfy present and future operational requirements, has been one of the priority targets of the PZL Swidnik engineers in designing

the helicopter architecture.

The SW-4 is perfectly suited for passenger transport, primary and advanced training, patrolling and surveillance. The helicopter provides the best range of operation in its class.

The Military variant of the SW-4 can be fitted with external extension arms capable of carrying specialist role equipment up to 240 kg (529 lb).

MISSION EQUIPMENT

Removable Co-pilot Controls

Vibration Absorbing System

Moving Map

Radio Altimeter

IFR Training Kit

External Cargo Sling

Bambi Bucket

Emergency Medical System Kit

Wire Strike Protection

FLIR / TV System

Searchlight

External Loudspeaker System

Windshield wipers

Flotation Gear System