Originally Posted by
CGameProgrammerr
Yes, just read about this. Huge news for some of us; the G2 has a luxurious-feeling modern cockpit with very efficient use of space and great visibility. The G5 seems to use a similar engine as the 120, but is supposed to be lighter and smaller. (5 seats is the "high-density" configuration, so sounds/looks closer to 66 in size, where 3 seats in back is cramped and 2 is better.)
We can see plenty of fast tracking to certification with this judicious scaling up of a proven design (as in the R44 to R66)
- Same Fenestron tail rotor seamlessly scaled up
- 3 to 4 blades, so technically the blades do not have to be to be much bigger than the G2 blades, but they are different with an added rounded tip (noise concern expressed)
- Proven engine, that will probably seat and an angle down similar to R66 or H500 (and HX50)
- Full carbon composite fuselage as developed in the G2 (low empty weight expressed)
I like the sliding doors, it makes the back cockpit seemingly larger than its class
The G2 really lends itself well to upscaling as it was already designed as a stepping stone trainer that is supposed to feel like a larger H120-H125.
the H120 never lived to its hype, that could be what the H120 never could achieve in overwhole utility: price, range, performance ...