Flight report

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Hi Edge,

Sorry bud, but when one like helicopters, ons should know what you looking at :peepwall:

Thats a Bell 407 With a Allison 250 C47B Turbine engine in. First Reg in 1/10/2008



General characteristics
- Crew: 1 pilot
- Capacity: Typical seating configuration for seven comprising pilot and passengers, with five passengers in main cabin. Max hook capacity 1200 kg (2645 lb).
- Length: 41 ft 8 in (12.7 m)
- Rotor diameter: 35 ft 0 in (10.67 m)
- Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.56 m)
- Disc area: 962 ft² (89 m²)
- Empty weight: 2668 lb (1210 kg)
- Useful load: 2347 lb (internal) (1065 kg (internal))
- Max takeoff weight: 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
- Powerplant: 1× Allison 250-C47 turboshaft, 700 shp (520 kW)
- Propellers: 4 blade rotor

Performance
- Maximum speed: 140 knots (260 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 133 knots (152 mp/h, 246 km/h)
- Range: 324 nmi (372 mi, 598 km)
- Service ceiling 18,690 ft (5,698 m)

Just some info!

But very nice pic's. :thumleft:
 
Man that's a great chopper and RR ! Makes me miss my game capture days !
 
Everybody loves a chopper.

Everybody likes to score a free flip on a piece of aerial bling.  :drif:

Those who moan are sad and jealous!

In a few weeks I'm going to post a report that will make you all jealous... I cannot divulge everything, but here's a teaser...  :biggrin:

Cessna Citation:

PERFORMANCE
Citation - Max speed 647km/h (350kt), max cruising speed 644km/h (348kt). Initial rate of climb 3350ft/min. Service ceiling 38,400ft. Range with eight people on board and reserves at high speed cruise 2250km (1215nm). Citation I - Cruising speed 662km/h (357kt). Initial rate of climb 2720ft/min. Range with max fuel, 710kg (1560lb) payload and reserves 2460km (1328nm).

 

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the 407 is really something special! here is my new office. see the company name and logo! :biggrin:
 

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