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S-333
The model 333 has the power, gross weight, useful load, speed and hover performance to meet a broad spectrum of operational requiements. Best of all, the Model 333 provides the low direct operating cost of turbine powered helicopter.
The Model 333 provides:
1. Useful load to support a multitude of missions;
2. Superior cruise and hover performance in high and hot operating conditions;
3. Bottom line value: the good cost-effective turbine helicopter on the market today;
4. Good flight stability and well handling characteristics;
5. High stance landing gear with improved ground clearance;
6. Spacious cabin with superb visibility.
7. Reduced pilot fatigue because of ergonomically designed seats, low control forces, low vibration levels,and low cabin noise levels.
8. Forgiving flight characteristics and components with proven reliability.
9. Good energy absorption systerm.
10. Low noise signature of conventional tail rotor turbine helicopter.
Performance | ||
VNE(Kias)@2300 lb(0 to 4000 ft) | 120knots | 222km/hrs |
Cruise Speed @ 2300 lb(4000 ft, std day) | 105knots | 192km/hrs |
Maximum Endurance | 4.1hrs | 4.1hrs |
Hover Ceiling IGE(2300 lb) | 12300ft | 3749m |
Hover Ceiling OGE(2300 lb) | 9200ft | 2835m |
Dimensions | ||
Height (overall) | 10.99ft | 3.34m |
Length(overall) | 30.83ft | 9.46m |
Fuselage Length | 22.19ft | 6.82m |
Landing Gear Tread Width | 6.54ft | 1.92m |
Weight | ||
Empty Weight | 1250lb | 576kg |
Gross Weight | 2550lb | 1157kg |
Useful Load | 1300lb | 590kg |
Powerplant | ||
Textron Lycoming HIO-360-D1A Engine | 1 | |
Maximum Take Off | 280shp | 209kw |
Maximum Continuous | 232shp | 164kw |
Rotor Systerm | ||
Main Rotor Diameter | 27.51ft | 8.39m |
Main Rotor RPM | 466-471rpm | 466-471rpm |
Tail Rotor Diameter | 4.25ft | 1.30m |
Fuel | ||
Standard Capacity 73 gal | 493lb | 224kg |
Seating Capacity | ||
Training | 3 | 3 |
Utility | 4 | 4 |