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Eurocopter EC130larger figure on 0 of 2
Mitsubishi RP-1larger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source12.64m (41ft 6 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Eurocopter EC130 | Mitsubishi RP-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Light utility helicopter[source] | Experimental twin-engined helicopter[source] |
| National origin | France Germany Europe[source] | Japan[source] |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter Airbus Helicopters[source] | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries[source] |
| Status | In production[source] | — |
15.00 m (49 ft 2.5 in)[source]
Main rotor diameter
Single source10.69 m (35 ft 1 in)[source]
Cruise; Cruise speed
Single source222 km/h (138 mph, 120kn)[source]
Range · source measurement 1
Single sourceRange · source measurement 2
Single sourceRange · source measurement 3
Single source593 km (368 mi, 320nmi[source]
1 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]
2 × Mitsubishi MG-5 Turboshaft each
Single source2 × Mitsubishi MG-5 Turboshaft , 447 kW (600 hp) each[source]
Service ceiling
Single source4,772 m (15,655 ft)[source]
1,770 ft/min
Single source9.0 m/s (1,770 ft/min)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Number built | 1000[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1999–present[source] | — |
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| Introduction date | 2001[source] | — |
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| First flight | 24 June 1999[source] | 14 September 1994[source] |
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| Developed from | Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil[source] | Sikorsky S-76[source] |
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| Capacity | 5-6 (1 pilot)[source] | — |
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| Fuel capacity | 540 L (140 US gal; 120 imp gal)[source] | — |
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| Developed into | — | Mitsubishi MH2000[source] |
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