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4 EC-130 helicopters sold to 2 American companies (2): the technical sheet

Rome, Italy - A favourite aircraft from the tour operators

EC-130B4 is powered by a single Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 turboshaft controlled by a Fadec system, delivering 847 shp maximum at take-off and 728 continuously; the engine is the same used on AS-350B3 and other parts like doors and windshield are borrowed from EC-120. EC-130 features a maximum of eight seats and a double hydraulic control; its maximum take off weight is 5,291 lb and its operative range...

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Rome, Italy, 05/16/2003 16:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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