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Yes they have and will give a price in Dollars but in no way will they match the price thats given in the US.
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So who was the source of your US 'base price'? No disrespect intended, but I think someone's screwing with you (either EC or Philly). No way would they price that bird at 8 mil base.
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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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More EC175 pics
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A few of mine, apologies for the delay in posting them.
EC175 http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...%20Expo/21.jpg |
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 |
anyone heard anything more on the expected EC175????
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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 |
Eurocopter EC 175 Quietly Makes First Flight
From AIN
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. |
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. |
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 |
I guess the design team took the day off. That has to be one of the ugliest helicotpers I've seen in a while.
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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. |
(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." :E I/C |
I'm glad to see it's got a decent tail rotor, and not the spindly thing shown on the mockup!
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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 |
Looks a bit like an MI-2, doesn't it...?
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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 |
And they even looped the 225, very impressive.
skadi |
So they did, I hadn't got that far! Now all we need is a posting of an S92 looping video (best to check your feet first!)
HC |
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