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I think you'll find that the PW 206B2 and the Arrius 2B2 give a very similar performance with the 135. Most notable being a higher performance 30 second OEI, although I did hear that PW were having some problems with this. Neither will be certified for the 135 until at least the summer of 2002. In the meantime Turbomeca have an interim 2B1A TU45 which gives 2835 kgs helipad at ISA +5(no 30 second OEI though) whereas the 2B2 gives the same but up to ISA +10. PW don't have such a good interim giving either AUW up to 2630 or 2720 dependant on certification time. Hope this helps!
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The Irish Gardai will receive a EC 135 in July 2001.It is envisaged that Air Corps pilots will operate the helicopter. It is now apparent that the empty equipped weight of the aircraft is 2126 Kgs..the all up weight is 2720 kgs with the high skid option as selected. Therefore the prospective operator has serious concerns regarding the endurance of the aircraft. When you add in the standard crew of one pilot and two observers...not much room for juice (fuel burn is approx 3kgs/min...)
By my calculations that leaves approx 1HR:35MIN to DRY tanks !!
(The helicopter is fitted with avionique nouvelle + flir + skyshout+ nitesun)
The Bavarian Modular Police fit was discounted and the MHL fit selected.
Is this a true reflection of 135 EEW and endurance??
I believe that the AUW may be increased to 2835 for high skids in the near future..??
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By my calculations that leaves approx 1HR:35MIN to DRY tanks !!
(The helicopter is fitted with avionique nouvelle + flir + skyshout+ nitesun)
The Bavarian Modular Police fit was discounted and the MHL fit selected.
Is this a true reflection of 135 EEW and endurance??
I believe that the AUW may be increased to 2835 for high skids in the near future..??
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Our local police helo is a 135, and according to their website
www.emasu.com
it can operate for up to 3 hours.
www.emasu.com
it can operate for up to 3 hours.
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I don't know about the weight difference of Avionic Nouvelle but the first wave of police 135s (ie. Central Counties, Chiltern etc) have the same role equipment as the Garda machines. Their basic masses are around 1912 kg.
The police machine I have flown normally fly around with 440kgs of fuel, which at 180-200kgs per hour gives a usable endurance of 1hr 50mins with sufficient spare mass to take an additional person (ie. 4 total) from the outset.
If the additional seat is sacrificed (eg. on a pre-planned long search) 2hrs 30 mins plus reserves can reasonably be expected.
All the new 135s will be delivered with the 2835kgs modifications embodied so the picture gets even better.
The police machine I have flown normally fly around with 440kgs of fuel, which at 180-200kgs per hour gives a usable endurance of 1hr 50mins with sufficient spare mass to take an additional person (ie. 4 total) from the outset.
If the additional seat is sacrificed (eg. on a pre-planned long search) 2hrs 30 mins plus reserves can reasonably be expected.
All the new 135s will be delivered with the 2835kgs modifications embodied so the picture gets even better.
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The SP IFR 135's average at around 2050 - 60 kgs. With 2835 kgs you've >2 hours at helipad ISA +10 with 2B2 or 206B2.
I think you will that the Irish a/c has the 'kitchen sink'. Something to do with the Irish Air Corps and Gardai having separate ideas about equipment on the a/c.
I think you will that the Irish a/c has the 'kitchen sink'. Something to do with the Irish Air Corps and Gardai having separate ideas about equipment on the a/c.
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Bavarian Police retrofit EC135 fleet with P&W 206B2 engines
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Press Release:
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Press Release:
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">The Bavarian Police have decided to outfit their nine EC135 helicopters with PW206B2 engines, starting in September 2001.
This represents the first engine retrofit program for the Eurocopter EC135.
Karlheinz Maier, Technical Director for the Bavarian Police, said "We have extensive experience with Pratt & Whitney Canada and trust that the PW206B2 engine will bring added capability to our aircraft."
The P&WC-powered EC135 helicopters were delivered to the Bavarian Police in 1997. They are used for 24-hour police and EMS duties, which include special winch, night flying, FLIR, camera and night vision goggles training in the Bavarian Alpine region.
In March 2001, the fleet collectively reached 10,000 flight hours.
The PW206B2 is the latest growth variant of the PW200 engine family. Thermodynamically rated at 708 SHP continuous OEI (One-Engine Inoperative) and 816 SHP 30 second OEI, the PW206B2 engine will enable the EC135 to operate at higher Category "A" take-off weights, namely 2.835 tonnes up to 25 degrees C at sea level (ISA +10 degrees C conditions).
The PW200 engine family powered over 70 per cent of all new light-twin helicopter deliveries in the year 2000, making P&WC the market leader in this segment.
P&WC, based in Longueuil, Quebec, is a world leader in aviation engines powering business and regional aircraft and helicopters."</font>
This represents the first engine retrofit program for the Eurocopter EC135.
Karlheinz Maier, Technical Director for the Bavarian Police, said "We have extensive experience with Pratt & Whitney Canada and trust that the PW206B2 engine will bring added capability to our aircraft."
The P&WC-powered EC135 helicopters were delivered to the Bavarian Police in 1997. They are used for 24-hour police and EMS duties, which include special winch, night flying, FLIR, camera and night vision goggles training in the Bavarian Alpine region.
In March 2001, the fleet collectively reached 10,000 flight hours.
The PW206B2 is the latest growth variant of the PW200 engine family. Thermodynamically rated at 708 SHP continuous OEI (One-Engine Inoperative) and 816 SHP 30 second OEI, the PW206B2 engine will enable the EC135 to operate at higher Category "A" take-off weights, namely 2.835 tonnes up to 25 degrees C at sea level (ISA +10 degrees C conditions).
The PW200 engine family powered over 70 per cent of all new light-twin helicopter deliveries in the year 2000, making P&WC the market leader in this segment.
P&WC, based in Longueuil, Quebec, is a world leader in aviation engines powering business and regional aircraft and helicopters."</font>
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Heliport,
Is the PW 206B2 the same as the PW 207E ??? I seem to remember that the numbers for the PW range for the MD 902 and the EC 135 are the same engine with different names. The need for better hot/high perf A limits being the main reason, but Eurocopter seem to be bent on using a different name for the same engine????
Is the PW 206B2 the same as the PW 207E ??? I seem to remember that the numbers for the PW range for the MD 902 and the EC 135 are the same engine with different names. The need for better hot/high perf A limits being the main reason, but Eurocopter seem to be bent on using a different name for the same engine????
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The PW 206B2 is a flat rated 207 especially for the EC135. I believe you'll find it has a 30 second OEI as will have the TM 2B2.
This is not the case with the latest 902's fitted with PW 207E. I believe it is the PW 207D which has the 30 second OEI capability, which is not fitted to the UK Explorer fleet.
This is not the case with the latest 902's fitted with PW 207E. I believe it is the PW 207D which has the 30 second OEI capability, which is not fitted to the UK Explorer fleet.
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To Flir: They are all essentially the same engine, but the reason for the A,B,C,D and E designations has to do with the type of fuel control (Fuel Management Module or Fuel Metering Unit), output shaft speed and angle, type of engine management (Data Collection Unit or Q and MGT Trim Boxes), etc. Eurocopter's engines will always be different for the 135 because the output shaft is at 26º in that ship.
Application and takeoff Horse Power is as follows:
206A 621 HP MD900
FMU type fuel control
MGT and Q trim boxes
206B 431 HP EC 135
Similar to 206A with
FMM fuel system
DCU instead of trim boxes
26º angled output drive for EC application
Lower output shaft speed
Fire detection and engine indicating hardware supplied by Pratt
206C 561 HP A109, Kazan Ansat
Similar to 206A with
FMM Fuel Control
DCU
207D 710 HP B427
FMM and DCU
Shrouded FMM
Engine indicating hardware supplied by Pratt.
206E 646 HP MD902
Similar to 206A with
FMU
DCU
Upgraded fuel pump
FCU shroud.
This list is a couple of years old so there will certainly be changes now, but you get the picture.
Application and takeoff Horse Power is as follows:
206A 621 HP MD900
FMU type fuel control
MGT and Q trim boxes
206B 431 HP EC 135
Similar to 206A with
FMM fuel system
DCU instead of trim boxes
26º angled output drive for EC application
Lower output shaft speed
Fire detection and engine indicating hardware supplied by Pratt
206C 561 HP A109, Kazan Ansat
Similar to 206A with
FMM Fuel Control
DCU
207D 710 HP B427
FMM and DCU
Shrouded FMM
Engine indicating hardware supplied by Pratt.
206E 646 HP MD902
Similar to 206A with
FMU
DCU
Upgraded fuel pump
FCU shroud.
This list is a couple of years old so there will certainly be changes now, but you get the picture.
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Pratt & Whitney deliver first PW206B2-powered EC135
Press Release
Longueuil, Quebec, August 20, 2001
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. is pleased to announce that the first Eurocopter EC135 helicopter powered by its new PW206B2 engine was delivered to the Swedish National Police at a ceremony held at Tullinge Airport in Stockholm on August 10.
"We are delighted to see the first PW206B2 engine enter into active service," said Eric Gizard, Vice President, Turboshaft Engines, P&WC. "The PW206B2 is the first growth engine designed for the EC135 helicopter and will further reinforce P&WC’s position as the leader in the light-twin helicopter market."
The EC135 delivery ceremony was attended by Sten Heckscher and Lars Nylen, Chief of Police and Chief of Investigation, respectively, of the Swedish National Police, Dr. Siegfried Sobotta, Executive Vice President, Eurocopter, and Werner Kantsperger, P&WC Manager, Customer Service Center (CSC)-Ludwigsfelde, Germany. It was followed by a flying display of the new helicopter.
The PW206B2-powered EC135 helicopter was granted LBA certification on July 10; full Category "A" certification is expected in October. The Swedish National Police are scheduled to receive another six EC135 helicopters powered by the PW206B2 engine over the next two years.
The PW206B2 engine is built from the PW207 engine series power section, coupled with an angled reduction gearbox of the existing PW206B engine. It introduces a new 30-seconds One Engine Inoperative thermodynamic power rating at 608kW (816shp), an increase of 11 per cent over the PW206B engine. As a result, the EC135 will be able to operate at higher Category "A" take-off weights.
The PW200 family of engines also powers the Agusta A109E Power, the Bell M427, the MDHI MD Explorer, as well as the Kazan Ansat. As of the second quarter 2001, 230 PW200-powered helicopters operated in 34 countries around the world, with over 345,000 hours of operating time. Key segments include the Emergency Medical Services (EMS), law enforcement and corporate markets. In 2000, PW200 engines powered over 70 per cent of new light-twin helicopters deliveries, making P&WC’s PW200 engine the market leader in this segment.
P&WC provides operators with a Total Customer Support program. This plan was developed over the years in support of P&WC’s fleet of gas turbine engines worldwide. It comprises a network of field support representatives, factory-based technical support, a 24-hour help line for spares and logistics support, dedicated customer training centres, and a worldwide service network.
P&WC, based in Longueuil, Quebec, is a world leader in aviation engines powering business and regional aircraft and helicopters. The company also offers advanced engines for industrial applications. P&WC’s operations and service network span the globe. In 2000, sales were in excess of $2.4 billion Cdn. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, a high-technology company based in Hartford, Connecticut.
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. is pleased to announce that the first Eurocopter EC135 helicopter powered by its new PW206B2 engine was delivered to the Swedish National Police at a ceremony held at Tullinge Airport in Stockholm on August 10.
"We are delighted to see the first PW206B2 engine enter into active service," said Eric Gizard, Vice President, Turboshaft Engines, P&WC. "The PW206B2 is the first growth engine designed for the EC135 helicopter and will further reinforce P&WC’s position as the leader in the light-twin helicopter market."
The EC135 delivery ceremony was attended by Sten Heckscher and Lars Nylen, Chief of Police and Chief of Investigation, respectively, of the Swedish National Police, Dr. Siegfried Sobotta, Executive Vice President, Eurocopter, and Werner Kantsperger, P&WC Manager, Customer Service Center (CSC)-Ludwigsfelde, Germany. It was followed by a flying display of the new helicopter.
The PW206B2-powered EC135 helicopter was granted LBA certification on July 10; full Category "A" certification is expected in October. The Swedish National Police are scheduled to receive another six EC135 helicopters powered by the PW206B2 engine over the next two years.
The PW206B2 engine is built from the PW207 engine series power section, coupled with an angled reduction gearbox of the existing PW206B engine. It introduces a new 30-seconds One Engine Inoperative thermodynamic power rating at 608kW (816shp), an increase of 11 per cent over the PW206B engine. As a result, the EC135 will be able to operate at higher Category "A" take-off weights.
The PW200 family of engines also powers the Agusta A109E Power, the Bell M427, the MDHI MD Explorer, as well as the Kazan Ansat. As of the second quarter 2001, 230 PW200-powered helicopters operated in 34 countries around the world, with over 345,000 hours of operating time. Key segments include the Emergency Medical Services (EMS), law enforcement and corporate markets. In 2000, PW200 engines powered over 70 per cent of new light-twin helicopters deliveries, making P&WC’s PW200 engine the market leader in this segment.
P&WC provides operators with a Total Customer Support program. This plan was developed over the years in support of P&WC’s fleet of gas turbine engines worldwide. It comprises a network of field support representatives, factory-based technical support, a 24-hour help line for spares and logistics support, dedicated customer training centres, and a worldwide service network.
P&WC, based in Longueuil, Quebec, is a world leader in aviation engines powering business and regional aircraft and helicopters. The company also offers advanced engines for industrial applications. P&WC’s operations and service network span the globe. In 2000, sales were in excess of $2.4 billion Cdn. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, a high-technology company based in Hartford, Connecticut.
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This has been the subject if many threads is the past . The most logical if i recall correctly is to do with the direction of rotation of the Engine. One of the most interesting was the story that after the war the allies took bits of the twin rotor German helicopter and the French got the blades that went the opposite way to the ones the US got.
Sorry if the question was directly related to the EC135 , it is German helicopter with a French tail , started out as the Bo108 and gained a fenestron after the merger.
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Sorry if the question was directly related to the EC135 , it is German helicopter with a French tail , started out as the Bo108 and gained a fenestron after the merger.
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Widgeon's version is the one cited in texts. The FW lateral twin rotor helicopter was available, and the French got half of one with the clockwise rotor (trivia, but I think that was the left hand rotor?) The EC-135 is a fenestron-ed BO-108, so the German forward half met the French rearward half. I wonder if the fan is an upside down (reverse thrust) one from another product??
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