Victor Papa,
Now, is the design changed much on the T2, compared to the B4? If so, what are they?
As the B4 is just a "frankenschteined" 350 with a higher AUW due to a higher dry weight, dual hyd and the Fenestron. (same type certficate)
Does the T2 have a brand new MGB, new blades and basic structure? If not, then it just got a bit more power on the back (surely not the only mods, but)
What is the TBO on the MGB of the B4 and the T2? Normal TBO on the B3 is 2500hrs, but with the dual hyd, it is only 1500, which kind of increase the DOC alot.
I am abit puzzled, when reading the stats on EC's homepage.
The 130 has 2500kgs Mtow, internally and 3050kgs with ext load, which is limited to 1500kgs.
The 350 has 2250 without dual hyd internally (2370 with, 130 kgs less than the T2!) and 2800 ext load, max 1400kgs.
I really would like to know, how the numbers of the T2 can be like that, if the T2 and the B3e has the same basic structure, engine and drivetrain
kateean2
but in the removal of the Tail Rotor yaw compensator which is replaced with additional boss weights on the TR Blades to assist the pilot with RH pedal incase of hydraulic failure.
I think you will find that "improvement" to be not an improvement after all...