The Meridionali/Agusta EMA 124 was a light utility helicopter flown in prototype form in Italy in 1970.[1] The design was undertaken by Agusta for production in a joint venture with Elicotteri Meridionali, based on the Bell 47 that Agusta was building under licence at the time.[2]
| EMA 124 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Utility helicopter |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Elicotteri Meridionali/Agusta |
| First flight | 28 May 1970 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | Bell 47 |
The EMA 124 retained the Bell 47's dynamic components, tubular tail, and undercarriage, but was fitted with a new, more aerodynamic forward fuselage with a cabin to seat three.[1] The fuel tank and engine installation were also "cleaned up", and the rotor omitted the stabiliser bars fitted to the Bell 47's rotor.[2]
A single prototype was flown in 1970 (registration I-EMAF), but nothing further came of the project.[3]
Specifications
editData from Stevens 1972, 184
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Capacity: 2 passengers
- Empty weight: 700 kg (1,540 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,150 kg (2,540 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming VO-540-B1B3 , 186 kW (250 hp)
- Main rotor diameter: 9.50 m (31 ft 2 in)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 170 km/h (110 mph, 96 kn)
- Range: 420 km (260 mi, 230 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 4,300 m (14,100 ft)
- Rate of climb: 4.2 m/s (827 ft/min)
Notes
editReferences
edit- Simpson, R. W. (1998). Airlife's Helicopters and Rotorcraft. Ramsbury: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-968-1.
- Stevens, James Hay (3 February 1972). "World helicopter and V/Stol market". Flight International: 176–92. Retrieved 2008-10-20.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. ISBN 0-7106-0710-5.
