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Measured figures
Length
Single source12.64m (41ft 6 in)[source]
IAR 316 · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Eurocopter EC130 | IAR 316 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Light utility helicopter[source] | Light utility /training helicopter[source] |
| National origin | France Germany Europe[source] | Romania[source] |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter Airbus Helicopters[source] | Industria Aeronautică Română[source] |
| Status | In production[source] | operational for training purposes |
12.82 m (42 ft 1 in)[source]
Empty; Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; /
Single sourceMaximum take-off; with external load
Single source1,379kg (3,040 lb)[source]
2,427 kg (5,351 lb) / 2,800 kg (6,173 lb) with external load[source]
Empty; IAR 316 · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; IAR 316 · Max takeoff weight
Single source1 x Turbomeca (now Safran Helicopter Engines) Arriel 2B1 turboshaft engine, 632 kw ( ) takeoff power
Single source1 x Turbomeca (now Safran Helicopter Engines) Arriel 2B1 turboshaft engine, 632 kw (847 hp) takeoff power[source]
IAR 316 · 1 × Turbomeca Artouste IIIB turboshaft
Single source1 × Turbomeca Artouste IIIB turboshaft, 425 kW (570 hp)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Number built | 1000[source] | 250[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1999–present[source] | 1971-1987[source] |
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| Introduction date | 2001[source] | 1971[source] |
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| First flight | 24 June 1999[source] | — |
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| Developed from | Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil[source] | Aérospatiale Alouette III[source] |
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| Capacity | 5-6 (1 pilot)[source] | 5 passengers[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 540 L (140 US gal; 120 imp gal)[source] | 550 kg (1,210 lb) maximum[source] |
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| Primary user | — | Romanian Air Force[source] |
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| Fuselage width | — | 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in)[source] |
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| Main rotor area | — | 95.4 m 2 (1,027 sq ft)[source] |
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| Hardpoints | — | 2 hardpoints for anti-tank guided missiles[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | Romania[source] |
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