Originally Posted by
Agile
different school of thought:
EC120=
VEMD
FADEC
low noise
large cargo
large passenger space
fuel efficient
low maintenance
SA341 (SA for Sud Aviation)=
none of the above
+power
+speed
+military spec aerobatic capable
Bottom line: the EC 120 will work for business the SA341 will be a great private owner project
The 120 doesn't have FADEC. It's not necessary, very easy to startup and to control, docile compared to a 500
I do agree with your other point's. Luggage space is crazy large, inside is nice too. Also you can fly it all day long, doesn't kill your back, very ergonomic layout in my opinion. It's limited on power and while hovering it's susceptible to crosswinds, thanks to the large fin. You have to carefully watch that FLI while hovering heavy, easy to overtorque thanks to that fenestron which sucks a lot of power in the hover. Despite that I allways enjoyed flying the 120, nice machine
