Ecureuil
Main description
EC130 T2
Roomy, Silent
and
A Smooth Ride
The EC130 T2 is a light single-engine helicopter
including all the latest technology and a roomy
modular cabin that can accommodate 1 pilot plus up
to 7 passengers.
It is the quietest helicopter on the market: its
Fenestron® tail rotor and automatic variable rotor
speed control result in a significantly reduced external
sound level.
Characteristics
The Value of Experience
The Ecureuil Family
The EC130 has evolved from the vast experience accumulated by some 220 operators; some 410 helicopters have been ordered in 50 countries. The in-service EC130 fleet has logged more than 820 000 hours and the fleet leader has flown 14,500 hours.
The EC130 T2’s components are common with the Eurocopter light helicopter range, ensuring a reliable, high performance aircraft.
Its proven technology and simple design provide operators with an extremely high rate of availability.
Capacity |
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| Passenger transportation | 1 pilot + 6 passengers in standard or Stylence® configuration 1 pilot + 7 passengers in “8 seats layout” configuration |
| Casualty evacuation | 1 pilot + 1 or 2 stretchers + 2 medical attendants 2 pilots + 1 stretcher + 2 medical attendants |
| Cargo transportation |
1 pilot + 3.7 m3 (130.7 ft3) load cabin |
Weight |
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| Maximum take-off weight | 2,500 kg | 5,512 lb |
| Maximum take-off weight with external load | 3,050 kg | 6,724 lb |
| Empty weight, standard aircarft | 1,412 kg | 3,113 lb |
| Useful load | 1,088 kg | 2,399 lb |
| Maximum cargo sling load | 1,500 kg | 3,307 lb |
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Standard fuel capacity |
426 kg |
939 lb |
Engine (ISA, SEA LEVEL)
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1 Turbomeca Arriel 2D turbine engine |
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| Take-off power |
710 kW | 952 shp |
| Maximum Continuous Power |
638 kW | 856 shp |
Performance at Max. TAKE-OFF WEIGHT (ISA, SEA LEVEL)
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| Maximum speed (VNE) | 287 km/h | 155 kts |
| Fast cruise speed at MCP | 236 km/hr | 127 kts |
| Rate of climb | 8.0 m/s | 1,600 ft/min |
| Hover ceiling OGE at take-off power | 2,950 m | 9,675 ft* |
| Range without fuel reserve, at fast cruise speed,with standard tanks | 606 km | 327 nm |
| Endurance (without reserve) |
4 hr 00 min | |
* Performance demonstrated for 2,465 kg (5,434 lb)
Operation Limitations
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| Maximum operating altitude | 7,010 m (PA) | 23, 000 ft (PA) |
| Minimum temperature |
- 40° C | - 40° F |
| Maximum temperature | ISA + 35°C (limited to 50°C) / ISA + 95°F (limited to 122°F) | |
Glossary
AVCS: Active Vibration Control System
CAI: Computer Aided Instruction
CBT: Computed Based Training
EMS: emergency medical services
FADEC: Full Authority Digital Engine Control
GPS: Global Positioning System
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
LCD: Liquid crystal display
OGE: Hover Out Of Ground Effect
PA: Pressure Altitude
VEMD: Vehicle Engine Monitoring Display
VNE: Never Exceed Speed
