EC-130

Overview

The EC130 uses a Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 turbine engine with FADEC digital engine controls, which provides reliable power to its Starflex main rotor and Fenestron® tail rotor. Keys to the EC130’s success are its low noise level, excellent performance and the extremely roomy and comfortable cabin for a light single-engine helicopter. A fast cruise speed of 130 knots takes the EC130 B4 to its destination quickly and efficiently.

The London, Somerset, Hazard, and Glasgow bases fly EC130s.

Diagrams

Specs

At a glance 
Max weight: 5,351 lbs.
Capacity: 1 pilot + 6/7 passengers
Powerplant: 1 Turbomeca
Arriel 2B1
Fast cruise speed: 130 kts.
External dimensions
Overall length with blade in front: 41.47 ft
Minimum width with all blades: 35.07 ft
Overall width with blades folded: 10.00 ft

General data
Empty weight of standard aircraft: 3,038 lbs.
Maximum takeoff weight: 5,351 lbs.
Useful load: 2,313 lbs.
Maximum takeoff weight (with external load): 6,172 lbs.
Usable fuel capacity (standard tank): 143 gal.
Powerplant: 1 Turbomeca Arriel 2B1
Cabin volume: 130.7 cu. ft.
Baggage compartment volume: 38.7 cu. ft.
Standard seating capacity: 1+6 or 1+7

Performance data
Never exceed speed: 155 kts.
Fast cruise speed: 130 kts.
Maximum range (with no reserves): 329 nm.
Maximum endurance (with no reserves): 3.8 hrs.
Hover In ground effect ceiling (5 ft. skid height): 10,165 ft.
Hover out of ground effect ceiling: 8,325 ft.
Takeoff power: 847 shp.
Rate of climb: 1,770 fpm.

 

Information and diagrams courtesy Eurocopter

 

 

 

        

 

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