The Agusta A.115 (registration I-AGUC) was a prototype helicopter flown in 1961 in Italy. It was essentially a Bell 47J-3 with an unclad, tubular tail boom, and powered by a Turbomeca Astazou II turboshaft engine. No production ensued.
| A.115 | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Light helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Agusta |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1961 |
| Developed from | Bell 47J Ranger |
Specifications
editData from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1961–62[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 3 passengers or three stretchers and medical attendant
- Length: 9.91 m (32 ft 6 in)
- Height: 2.94 m (9 ft 8 in)
- Empty weight: 730 kg (1,609 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,350 kg (2,976 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Turbomeca Astazou II turboshaft, 360 kW (480 hp)
- Main rotor diameter: 11.33 m (37 ft 2 in)
- Main rotor area: 101 m2 (1,090 sq ft)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 170 km/h (110 mph, 92 kn)
- Cruise speed: 150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn)
- Range: 260 km (160 mi, 140 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 4,750 m (15,580 ft)
See also
editRelated development
References
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- ^ Taylor 1961, p. 97.
- Taylor, John W. R. (1961). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1961–62. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company.
- Taylor, M. J. H. (1989). Jane's encyclopedia of aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 40. ISBN 1-85170-324-1.
- Simpson, R. W. (1998). Airlife's Helicopters and Rotorcraft. Ramsbury: Airlife Publishing. p. 37.
