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Old 10th September 2015 | 14:03
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belly tank
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dual hydraulics add a fair bit of weight so your empty weight will be less versus single hydraulics
As VF has stated the dual HYD on the B3 and 130 are minimal. Ive a good few hours on the 350 series but ive only flown the 130 with dual pumps in a previous life.

The extra pump which is gear driven off the MRG, resovoir (with fluid ) and hyd lines would equate to the 12 odd kg. In the scheme of things its 5 mins of fuel.
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