Airbus Helicopters H215 C
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Airbus Helicopters
Primary manufacturer: Airbus Helicopters
Parent type: Airbus Helicopters H215
Aircraft status: Status unknown
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Tail rotor
Crew required: 1
Crew seating: Side-by-side
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
Layout and Dimensions
Data on aircraft size| Overall Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Height: | 4.94 m | 16.2 ft |
| Overall Length: | 18.70 m | 61.4 ft |
| Overall Width: | 15.60 m | 51.2 ft |
| Airframe Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Length: | 15.53 m | 51.0 ft |
| Airframe Width: | 3.79 m | 12.4 ft |
| Airframe Height: | 4.60 m | 15.1 ft |
| Landing Gear Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Landing Gear Base: | ||
| Landing Gear Track: | ||
| Cabin Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Internal Height: | 1.35 m | 4.4 ft |
| Cabin Internal Length: | 4.58 m | 15.0 ft |
| Cabin Internal Width: | 1.80 m | 5.9 ft |
Weights and Performance
Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristics| Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Gross Weight (ground): | 8,600 kg | 18,960 lb |
| Max Gross Weight (airborne): | ||
| Max Take-off Weight: | 8,600 kg | 18,960 lb |
| Empty Weight: | 4,563 kg | 10,060 lb |
| Useful Load: | 4,037 kg | 8,900 lb |
| Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.531 | |
| Climb Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Rate of Climb: | 8 m/s | 1,614 fpm |
| Hover Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hover Ceiling IGE: | 3,250 m | 10,663 ft |
| Hover Ceiling OGE: | 2,300 m | 7,546 ft |
| Limitations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Level Flight Speed: | 262 km/h | 141 kts |
| Never Exceed Speed: | 278 km/h | 150 kts |
| Service Ceiling: | 2,895 m | 9,498 ft |
| Range and Endurance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Range: | 642 km | 347 nm |
| Max Endurance: | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
Engine Details
Aircraft powerplant (lift and/or propulsion)Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
| Powerplant | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of engines: | 2 | |
| Designation: | Turbomeca Makila 1A1 turbine | |
| Manufacturer: | Turbomeca | |
| Normal Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max continuous: | 1185 kW | 1588 hp |
| Take-off / rated: | 1357 kW | 1819 hp |
| Intermediate: | ||
| Maximum: | ||
| OEI Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| OEI contingency: | 1400 kW | 1877 hp |
| OEI continuous: | 1330 kW | 1783 hp |
| OEI 30-second: | ||
| OEI intermediate: | ||
Primary Lift Device
Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors| Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 15.60 m | 51.18 ft |
| RPM: | ||
| Direction of Rotation: | Unknown | |
| Hub Type: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade Construction: | ||
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Tip Geometry: | ||
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Number of Blades: | 4 | |
| Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 191.13 m² | 2057.4 ft² |
| Disc Loading: | 44.99 kg/m² | 9.216 lb/ft² |
| Solidity: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade area per blade: | ||
| Tip Speed: | ||
Primary Control Device
Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors| Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | ||
| Configuration: | Unknown | |
| Direction of Rotation: | Unknown | |
| RPM: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Blades: | 5 | |
| Blade Construction: | ||
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | ||
| Solidity: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tip Speed: | ||
| Blade Area (per blade): | ||
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