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Eurocopter EC130larger figure on 1 of 4
Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclonelarger figure on 3 of 4
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 | Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Light utility helicopter[source] | Maritime helicopter[source] |
| National origin | France Germany Europe[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter Airbus Helicopters[source] | Sikorsky Aircraft[source] |
| Status | In production[source] | In service |
CH-148 Cyclone · Length
Single sourcefuselage
Single source17 ft 3 in (5.26 m) fuselage[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; S-92
Single sourceGross; CH-148 Cyclone · Gross weight · Maximum gross weight
Single sourceCruise; Cruise speed
Single source222 km/h (138 mph, 120kn)[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 × General Electric CT7-8A7 turboshaft engines, 3,000 shp ( ) each
Single source2 × General Electric CT7-8A7 turboshaft engines, 3,000 shp (2,200 kW) each[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] | 28[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1999–present[source] | — |
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| Introduction date | 2001[source] | July 2018[source] |
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| First flight | 24 June 1999[source] | 15 November 2008[source] |
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| Developed from | Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil[source] | Sikorsky S-92[source] |
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| Capacity | 5-6 (1 pilot)[source] | 6 in mission configuration, up to 22 in utility configuration.[source] 22 passengers[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 540 L (140 US gal; 120 imp gal)[source] | — |
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| Primary user | — | Royal Canadian Air Force[source] |
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| Folded Length | — | 14.78 m (48.5 ft)[source] |
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| Main rotor area | — | 2,650 sq ft (246 m 2 ) S-92[source] |
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| Blade section | — | - root: Sikorsky SC2110; tip: Sikorsky SSC-A09 - S-92[source] |
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Maximum take-off; Max takeoff weight
Single source