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Eurocopter (then Aerospatiale), CATIC and STA started development of a new light helicopter, then designated P-120L, in 1990. The partnership arrangements for the helicopter saw Aerospatiale/Eurocopter take a 61% program share and leadership, CATIC with 24% and STAe with 15%.
Within the Eurocopter/CATIC/STAe partnership, Eurocopter is responsible for the design and manufacture of the rotor system and transmission, final assembly (at Marignane in France), flight testing and certification. CATIC builds the EC-120's fuselage, landing gear and fuel system, while STAe's areas of responsibility covers the tailboom, fin and doors.
The Colibri features include a three blade main rotor with a Spheriflex hub integrated with the driveshaft and transmission, composite main and tail rotor blades and skid landing gear, a metal construction fuselage and a new eight blade Fenestron shrouded tail rotor. Power is provided by the Turboméca TM-319 Arrius 1F turboshaft. The Colibri's cabin features standard seating for five including the pilot. |
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| Seating (normal) |
4 |
Max Takeoff (lbs) |
3,781 |
| Seating (maximum) |
4 |
Certified Ceiling (ft) |
17,000 |
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| Engines |
Turbomeca Arrius 2F |
To (Sealevel, ISA Temp) (ft) |
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| Output lbs ea. Flat Rating |
449shp |
Landing Distance (ft) |
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| Maximum Mach No. |
- |
Max Range (fuel) (nm) |
393 |
| High Speed Cruise (Kts) |
124 |
Max Range (payload) (nm) |
393 |
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| Flight Time 300nm |
- |
Flight Time 1000nm |
- |
| Flight Time 600nm |
- |
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| External |
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Internal |
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| Length (ft) |
31.40 |
Length (ft) |
7.40 |
| Height (ft) |
11.20 |
Height (ft) |
4.10 |
| Span (ft) |
8.40 |
Width: Max floor (ft) |
4.00 |
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