HeliWhale Afalina

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The HeliWhale Afalina is an ultra-light, coaxial two-seat multipurpose helicopter. The name Afalina comes from the Russian word for "bottlenose dolphin", named for the helicopter's resemblance to the marine mammal.[1]

Afalina
Role Multipurpose helicopter
Manufacturer HeliWhale
Designer Kolesnik Yakov
Introduction 2015
Status Beginning production in early 2016

Specification

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 2
  • Length: 7.2 m (23 ft 7 in)
  • Height: 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
  • Empty weight: 270 kg (595 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 914 four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, turbocharged, four stroke aircraft engine, 86 kW (115 hp)
  • Propellers: 6-bladed composite

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 250 km/h (160 mph, 130 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
  • Range: 750 km (470 mi, 400 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 2,000 m (6,600 ft)

References

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  1. ^ "Is 'Afalina' the awaited 'affordable' helicopter?". Russia and India Report. Retrieved 2015-07-08.
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