Heli-Expo 2015: New developments helicopters

Airbus Helicopters company will demonstrate new models and upgrade helicopters held at the exhibition Heli-Expo 2015 confirming the leading role of the Group in the sector of new H4 helicopters in conjunction with the provision of services in many countries.

The organization of the exhibition coincides with the range of activities undertaken by the company to provide highly effective service to service clients around the world.

The exhibition will open March 3 2015 years, which will showcase the latest development of Airbus and helicopters will take place in the Orange Country Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.

Will showcase achievements of the company Airbus Helicopters in aerodynamics, design of the rotor blades and avionics, and equipment layout, twin-engine H4 new medium helicopters capable of performing the full range of operations in different industries.

It will also introduce new services, offering advanced capabilities for servicing aircraft and additional guarantees, a new approach to the management of logistics and supply spare parts. Airbus Company owl focuses attention on the development priorities of customer satisfaction by improving the quality and productivity, improve safety and operational reliability.

The company produced the transformation of structural units, which improved the interaction between the corporate sector and surveys of ProPilot Airbus Helicopters allowed to rise to third place among the leading industrial airlines.

The exhibition Heli-Expo 2015 will be on display the latest development of Airbus Helicopters helicopters: EC 175, EC 130 T2 and EC145 T2.

Helicopter EC 175 from the date of commissioning in late December 2009 years, operated in the North Sea when servicing oil and gas platforms. Transported more than 1500 people and total flight time was 250 hours.

The aircraft is certified in 2011, taking into account all the requirements and standards of operation to safety.

Helicopters assembled at the factory located in Marignane (France), where he created and operates one assembly line, with the prospect of the launch of the second line in the next 3-4 years.
The main purpose - maintenance of oil tons of gas fields, search and rescue operations, the activities related to state security, the provision of medical services for the carriage of passengers.

Main specifications EC 175:

· Crew - 2 pilots;
· The number of passengers carried - 16-18 people;
· Maximum takeoff weight - 7800 XNUMX kg;
· Weight (empty) - 4603 kg;
· Power plant - "Pratt & Whthey ​​PTCC67E engine, turbo-shaft 1776 hp. (each);
· Maximum speed - 315 km / h;
· Cruising speed - 285 km / h;
Flight range - 1259 km;
Lifting ceiling - 6000 m.

Helicopter EC 130 T2 - the main purpose of use in the field of tourism, refers to a light single-engine models. Used for sightseeing and leisure trips. In the cabin of the aircraft is equipped with two rows of seats for the pilot and 1 7 passengers. The helicopter is equipped with a rear propeller design "feneston", thus reducing the noise emitted by the pressure of the rear rotor to 50%.

The helicopter has the technical characteristics:

· Crew - 1-2 pilots;
· The number of passengers is 6-7 people;
· Weight of an empty helicopter - 1360 kg;
· Takeoff allowable weight - 2400 kg;
· Fuel stock - 540 l;
Power plant - 1 Turbomecca Arriel 2B1 engine, turboshaft, 847 hp;
· Maximum speed - 287 km / h;
· Cruising speed - 235 km / h;
· The highest lifting height - 7010 m.

Helicopters EC 145 T2 exhibited last modification of helicopters intended for the carriage of passengers, corporate services. Equipped with 2 engines, with the possibility of transportation of 9 passengers to use care when search and rescue the missing people. Equipped as compared to the first modification of the more powerful engines Tyrbomecca Arriel 2E, power 1039 hp, the new tail rotor and avionics.

The technical capabilities of the helicopter:

· Crew - 1-2 people;
· Number of passengers - 9 people;
· Weight (empty) 1792 kg;
· Takeoff allowable weight - 3585 kg;
· Cruising speed - 246 km / h;
Flight range - 680 km;
· Ceiling of a possible climb - 5240 m.

Available modifications helicopter designed specifically for the US Army. Model EC 145 T2 passed full certification in July 2014 years. The US Armed Forces have ordered for the army and navy helicopters 140 modifications EC 645 T2.

Ivan BERESNEV specifically for Avia.pro