EC 155 B
 

Click for larger imagesThe EC 155 B1 is a new multi-purpose helicopter in the 5-ton segment, particularly comfortable and therefore dedicated to the passenger transport and to public-service missions.

New 5 blades "SPHERIFLEX" main rotor head fitted with gust and droop stops, mast fitted with rotor r.p.m. phonic wheel .


All composite main rotor blades with parabolic tip cap
"LOW NOISE FENESTRON" tail rotor type with 10 composite material blades.
"Phase modulation" by unequal blade spacing makes fenestron sound "pleasant".

The Integrated Flight and Display Concept "Avionique Nouvelle" (MEGHAS) of the EC 155B1 offers an 'office' where workload has been minimised.

In the corporate or VIP version the EC 155B1 carries as many as eight executives in a comfortable working environment, designed to reflect the helicopter's owner's unique sense of style and taste.

 
Performance Data EC 155
Never Exceed Speed 175 kts
Fast Cruise Speed 143 kts.
Maximum Range (with no reserves) 449 nm.
Maximum Endurance (with no reserves) 4.3 hrs.
Hover In Ground Effect Ceiling 6,210 ft.
Hover Out of Ground Effect Ceiling 2,840 ft
Rate of Climb 1,004 fpm.
Takeoff Power Per Engine 851 shp.