2 x C30s in an AS355?
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2 x C30s in an AS355?
I've noticed that a BO1O5, fitted with 2 x 250-C30s and Superlifter blades is being promoted as the most powerfull heli of its type for aerial camerawork.
Google says engine mod was originally done for EMS work at altitude.
http://www.facebook.com/cineronsystems
Any chance of 2 x C30s squeezing into a AS355?
Would the gearbox be the weakest link?
Mickjoebill
Google says engine mod was originally done for EMS work at altitude.
http://www.facebook.com/cineronsystems
Any chance of 2 x C30s squeezing into a AS355?
Would the gearbox be the weakest link?
Mickjoebill
Last edited by mickjoebill; 16th Mar 2013 at 06:41.
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The main gearbox is the weakest link, and one would be better off fitting the new RR500 engines for better performance, fuel economy, (relatively speaking), and reduced maintenance costs.
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Mmmmm .....
Well I don't know about it being a 'great camera ship' ... certainly they will have to keep that rotor system sweetly tracked and balanced (including that tail rotor) to keep the somewhat harsh vibrations under control ....
It will be a fun machine though ....
Well I don't know about it being a 'great camera ship' ... certainly they will have to keep that rotor system sweetly tracked and balanced (including that tail rotor) to keep the somewhat harsh vibrations under control ....
It will be a fun machine though ....
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The BO105LS has two C28C engines installed. Rolls Royce have the C30M engine for installation into the AS350D, producing 650 SHP at 1337 deg F.
Two of those in a AS355F should do you nicely.
Two of those in a AS355F should do you nicely.
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Originally Posted by spinwing
is the C30 installation due to the difficulty of find C28 engines or is there some other reason?
Steve Fosset became involved in the project for a while when he planned to set a [hover?] endurance record with the BO105/C30, but that project never came to fruition.
Benefits of the conversion included more power (+30%), lower operating costs (-40%), improved OEI safety and reduced emissions.
Originally Posted by helicopterray
The main gearbox is the weakest link
Originally Posted by helicopterray
one would be better off fitting the new RR500 engines for better performance, fuel economy, (relatively speaking), and reduced maintenance costs
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Hmmm. The strap line at Vimeo states: "the ability to operate higher then any other camera ship makes it THE Ultimate Camera Ship."
As someone who spends a lot of life sub-1500ft, a bit sub-500ft and never more than 10000ft - I can't see the word "ultimate" applying.
But in more pointed landscapes and outside controlled airspace....maybe there's a market.
Gimme a B3+ anytime. Or an R44 ENG.
As someone who spends a lot of life sub-1500ft, a bit sub-500ft and never more than 10000ft - I can't see the word "ultimate" applying.
But in more pointed landscapes and outside controlled airspace....maybe there's a market.
Gimme a B3+ anytime. Or an R44 ENG.
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it THE Ultimate Camera Ship."
UK's Castle Air's HD A109 isn't far off power of 2 x C30s..
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