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Forum: Rotorheads

27th Feb 2018, 18:12

Replies: 180

EC 225 latest ......so quiet

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Posted By Fareastdriver

The Puma, and its successors, has always been a...

The Puma, and its successors, has always been a military helicopter. Narrow, so it can fit on to a railway truck, low, so that with the gearbox removed it is tactically air portable with a cabin...

Forum: Rotorheads

19th Nov 2016, 10:20

Replies: 180

EC 225 latest ......so quiet

Views: 135,483

Posted By Fareastdriver

When the SA 330, the 225's predecessor, entered...

When the SA 330, the 225's predecessor, entered military service the TBO for the gearbox was 800 hrs. There was a concentrated trial in the 70's to extend this to 1,800 hrs. not for the benefit of...

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Sep 2016, 16:28

Replies: 180

EC 225 latest ......so quiet

Views: 135,483

Posted By Fareastdriver

A lot of Airbus Helicopter's future is tied up...

A lot of Airbus Helicopter's future is tied up with the 225 program. They will find a cure for the gearbox problem and they will continue with strong military sales.
In a few years, especially if...

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