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Old 3rd Jan 2014, 17:58
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Winnie
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
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We have two Tesla batteries in our Bell 214ST, and it cranks fine in -30°C temps (and colder). The batteries are self charging and self heating. We plug in an extensioncord and that is all that's needed. We have a separate Herman Nelson heater that we use to heat up the elastomerics of the running-gear.

I have flown Tesla batteries in Bell 206B and L3 helicopters, and the starts were incredibly fast and cool in both. Down to 11 seconds from introducing fuel to 58% on the Jet Ranger!

Anyway, fantastic batteries!
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