Cicaré CH-14
| Cicaré CH-14 | |
|---|---|
 Cicare CH-14 "Aguilucho" |
|
| Type: | Light multipurpose helicopter |
| Design country: | |
| Manufacturer: | |
| First flight: |
March 19, 2007 |
| Commissioning: |
In the development |
| Production time: |
Has not yet been mass-produced |
| Number of pieces: |
2 |
The Cicare CH-14 Aguilucho ( consecration ) is a light helicopter produced by the Argentine company Cicaré Helicópteros .
development
The project began in 2005 when the Argentine army commissioned Agusto Cicare to develop a light helicopter for use for observation and reconnaissance purposes, as well as for pilot training and light combat missions. The first prototype was ready in March 2007 and the first flight took place on March 19, 2007. The basic structure of the helicopter consists of a clad tubular steel frame. The second completed prototype was then presented to the public on November 23, 2007, on Air Force Day . However, it should also be used in the civil (agriculture, pilot training, journalism) and police (coast guard) sectors.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| crew | 2 |
| length | 11.8 m |
| height | 3.3 m |
| Rotor diameter | 10.00 m |
| Empty mass | 750 kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 1450 kg (350 kg payload) |
| drive | a Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20-B with 313 kW (426 hp) |
| propeller | Two-leaf |
| Max. speed | 240 km / h |
| Cruising speed | 210 km / h |
| Range | 510 km |
| Transfer range | 1000 km |
| Service ceiling | 4500 m |
| Climbing ability | 8 m / s |
Similar helicopters
Web links
swell
- ↑ FlugRevue, 2/2008, p. 16