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Old 10th Apr 2007, 16:52
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dogpaddy
 
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Who designed the EC120?

I know the subject of helicopter design in the sense of 'styling' is not often seen on this forum but I work in the car design industry and am curious how much of the end product is wind tunnel engineered/shaped and how much (if any) is designed.

My professional opinion is that the EC120 (and Dauphin) either had an aesthetically minded engineer on the project or an industrial/automotive designer.

I have only ever heard of the name Greg Focella in connection with the Enstrom Shark and the MD500E. Curious to find out more about the design/styling of helicopters. Anyone out there got any insights they'd care to share.

thanks

dp

P.S. am underway towards an ATPL(H) so I have an interest in both fields.
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