The Eurocopter EC175 is making progress toward certification.
Transport Canada has already certified Pratt & Whitney Canada’s 1,775-shp PT6C-67E turboshaft.
EC has now revealed the precise mtow for the helicopter: 16,535 pounds.
The radius of action, for two pilots and up to 16 passengers, is given as 135 nm (oil and gas configuration, JAR OPS 3, fuel reserves 30 minutes plus 10-percent contingency fuel, ISA conditions).