Softex-Aero V-51

The Softex-Aero V-51 is a Ukrainian helicopter design.

V-51
Role Helicopter
National origin Ukraine
Manufacturer Softex-Aero
Status In development

Development

The V-51 is a five place turbine powered helicopter with composite rotors.[1] The V-52 is a closely related development.

Specifications (V-51)

Data from AOPA

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1 pilot
  • Capacity: 4 passenger
  • Length: 8.7 m (28 ft 7 in)
  • Width: 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 2.86 m (9 ft 5 in)
  • Empty weight: 750 kg (1,653 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,450 kg (3,197 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 385 l
  • Powerplant: 1 × Allison 250 C20-B Turboshaft, 280 kW (370 hp)
  • Main rotor diameter: × 9.12 m (29 ft 11 in)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 270 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 320 km/h (200 mph, 170 kn)
  • Range: 700 km (430 mi, 380 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 5,500 m (18,000 ft)
  • g limits: +3.3 -1

References
  1. "New Twin coming from Ukraine". AOPA Pilot: 39. February 2015.


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