Bell Helicopters announced during the ongoing 2013 Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, it's new five seat, short, light single engine heli...
Bell Helicopters announced during the ongoing 2013 Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, it's new five seat, short, light single engine helicopter will be powered by Turbomeca's Arrius 2R turboshaft engine.
The Arrius 2R engine delivers performance and power within the 450-550 shaft horse power class, while improving safety and lowering pilot workload via a Full Authority Dual-channel Engine Control (FADEC). The twin-module engine configuration is designed to reduce fuel consumption and lower the cost of operation. The Arrius 2R boasts proven reliability and 3,000 hours time between overhaul at service entry as well as Turbomeca's service and support excellence.
Since 1981, more than 3,000 Arrius engines have been sold by Turbomeca, accumulatingover six million flight hours for 430 customers in 60 countries.
Bell Helicopter's new design meets key requirements identified by customers regarding safety, performance, utility and value. Bell Helicopter's new short light single engine aircraft is designed to offer exceptional performance in terms of speed, range and payload while meeting stage 4 noise requirements.
