EC 175
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It came from EC I couldnt believe it either and thats why we contacted Mac's in UK for the real price. I will keep you posted on what the outcome is and how much we end up paying as we are looking for a VIP fit out.
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From: The Alps
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From: On the big blue planet
The airframe of the first prototype is beeing delivered from China to Marignane/France for completion. First flight is planned for the end of 2009.
http://www.eads.com/web/pressdbdata/...7/42344872.jpg
skadi
http://www.eads.com/web/pressdbdata/...7/42344872.jpg
skadi
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I hope they are going to start from 7.000MGW
The second digit gives you max t/off below x metric tons.
EC120=1800kg
EC130=2800kg
EC135=2910kg
EC155=4920kg
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From: 1 Dunghill Mansions, Putney
Eurocopter EC 175 Quietly Makes First Flight
From AIN
I/C
Eurocopter EC 175 Quietly Makes First Flight
December 8, 2009
The Eurocopter EC 175 medium twin helicopter made its first flight on Friday at the company’s headquarters in Marignane, France, according to a source close to Eurocopter. Another source–a Eurocopter official–told AIN that the first flight was the culmination of almost one month of ground tests.
The manufacturer will stage an official “maiden flight” on Thursday next week. The program milestone is thus taking place on schedule, as it had been planned for “late in 2009” since the middle of last year.
Eurocopter recently disclosed the EC 175’s radius of action offshore–270 nm at ISA+20–and a top cruise speed of about 135 knots. The company also announced the main gearbox’s capability to fly for 30 minutes after total loss of oil.
Targeted primarily at the offshore oil market, the EC 175 offers 16 passenger seats and competes with the AgustaWestland AW139. The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67E-powered rotorcraft is a 50-50 joint program with China’s Avicopter, where it is known as the Z15.
EASA certification is pegged for 2011.
December 8, 2009
The Eurocopter EC 175 medium twin helicopter made its first flight on Friday at the company’s headquarters in Marignane, France, according to a source close to Eurocopter. Another source–a Eurocopter official–told AIN that the first flight was the culmination of almost one month of ground tests.
The manufacturer will stage an official “maiden flight” on Thursday next week. The program milestone is thus taking place on schedule, as it had been planned for “late in 2009” since the middle of last year.
Eurocopter recently disclosed the EC 175’s radius of action offshore–270 nm at ISA+20–and a top cruise speed of about 135 knots. The company also announced the main gearbox’s capability to fly for 30 minutes after total loss of oil.
Targeted primarily at the offshore oil market, the EC 175 offers 16 passenger seats and competes with the AgustaWestland AW139. The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67E-powered rotorcraft is a 50-50 joint program with China’s Avicopter, where it is known as the Z15.
EASA certification is pegged for 2011.
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From: Sale, Australia
EC 175 First Flight
From Aviation International News
The Eurocopter EC 175 medium twin helicopter made its first flight on Friday at the company’s headquarters in Marignane, France, according to a source close to Eurocopter. Another source–a Eurocopter official–told AIN that the first flight was the culmination of almost one month of ground tests. The manufacturer will stage an official “maiden flight” on Thursday next week. The program milestone is thus taking place on schedule, as it had been planned for “late in 2009” since the middle of last year. Eurocopter recently disclosed the EC 175’s radius of action offshore–270 nm at ISA+20–and a top cruise speed of about 135 knots. The company also announced the main gearbox’s capability to fly for 30 minutes after total loss of oil. Targeted primarily at the offshore oil market, the EC 175 offers 16 passenger seats and competes with the AgustaWestland AW139. The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67E-powered rotorcraft is a 50-50 joint program with China’s Avicopter, where it is known as the Z15. EASA certification is pegged for 2011.
The Eurocopter EC 175 medium twin helicopter made its first flight on Friday at the company’s headquarters in Marignane, France, according to a source close to Eurocopter. Another source–a Eurocopter official–told AIN that the first flight was the culmination of almost one month of ground tests. The manufacturer will stage an official “maiden flight” on Thursday next week. The program milestone is thus taking place on schedule, as it had been planned for “late in 2009” since the middle of last year. Eurocopter recently disclosed the EC 175’s radius of action offshore–270 nm at ISA+20–and a top cruise speed of about 135 knots. The company also announced the main gearbox’s capability to fly for 30 minutes after total loss of oil. Targeted primarily at the offshore oil market, the EC 175 offers 16 passenger seats and competes with the AgustaWestland AW139. The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67E-powered rotorcraft is a 50-50 joint program with China’s Avicopter, where it is known as the Z15. EASA certification is pegged for 2011.
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From: On the big blue planet
Today was the "official" first flight and presentation:
Eurocopter, an EADS company
Eurocopter stellt EC175 vor - dynamische Flugvorführung in Marignane - FLUG REVUE
Maidenflight was on Dec. 4th, today was already flight no. 7
skadi
Eurocopter, an EADS company
Eurocopter stellt EC175 vor - dynamische Flugvorführung in Marignane - FLUG REVUE
Maidenflight was on Dec. 4th, today was already flight no. 7
skadi
Last edited by skadi; 17th December 2009 at 15:13.
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Go to the Eurocopter website for close-up footage of the 175 performing for the cameras today.
And some other Eurocopter stuff (anyone looped an S-92 on camera Nick?)
The 175 has Pratt & Whitney engines, tail rotor from the EC665 Tiger, autopilot from the 225, and will carry 16 pax. (and women don't like the way it looks). That's all I know, except it is so f-ing quiet in the air that you would not even know it was there unless someone pointed it out.
And some other Eurocopter stuff (anyone looped an S-92 on camera Nick?)
The 175 has Pratt & Whitney engines, tail rotor from the EC665 Tiger, autopilot from the 225, and will carry 16 pax. (and women don't like the way it looks). That's all I know, except it is so f-ing quiet in the air that you would not even know it was there unless someone pointed it out.
Last edited by ppng; 17th December 2009 at 16:34.
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From: 1 Dunghill Mansions, Putney
(Somewhere in Marignane, circa 2008)
"Okay gents: so how are we going to avoid the engine bay heating problems that the other guy's been having?"
"Well, I have this nozzle I took from an old Harrier jump jet..."
"That'll do nicely lad, get welding."
I/C
"Okay gents: so how are we going to avoid the engine bay heating problems that the other guy's been having?"
"Well, I have this nozzle I took from an old Harrier jump jet..."
"That'll do nicely lad, get welding."
I/C
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From: On the big blue planet
I'm glad to see it's got a decent tail rotor, and not the spindly thing shown on the mockup!
Ok, it wouldnt win a beauty contest, but i think, the view out of the cockpit seems to be better than in other machines of this class.
skadi
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From: Aberdeen
There's some video of the "Official" first flight on EC's website at
Eurocopter Event
Watch out for the EC225 doing a torque turn at minute 53. Last time I did that with passengers, they complained I had spilt their G&Ts
HC
Eurocopter Event
Watch out for the EC225 doing a torque turn at minute 53. Last time I did that with passengers, they complained I had spilt their G&Ts
HC