I was looking for more info when I read:
Its prototype (model SE-3120) holds the world record for the longest ever sustained helicopter flight, of 13 hours and 56 minutes. These helicopters have a lot of history!
The helicopter's power plant is a 790 shaft horsepower, Turbomecha Artouste 2 - series C-6 engine with 473HP governor. This model engine also has an impressive history all its own. In the history of aviation, no C-6 has ever failed in flight on any aircraft in its production and service history!
from
http://www.tigercopter.com/history/alouette.html
Also
ALOUETTE II (AEROSPATIALE)
Alouette 2 was the first turbine-powered helicopter in the world to go into production.
Interesting...
Lama Bear:
I dont' understand.. "It is a fixed shaft engine with a centrifugal clutch mounted on the drive shaft connecting the engine and transmission. " So when you start the engine the rotor starts moving or not?
"The major difference to the pilot was the engagement rpm.
The clutch system worked well IF the pilot used proper technique. Both clutches had a 10 second window for proper engagement. Faster than 35 seconds and you were using too much of the clutch shortening it's life. Longer than 45 seconds glazed the clutch."
centrifugal, manual or what?
What's the rpm for rotor engagement?
I'm sorry but I'm lost.
Thanks anyway
