AS550 C3e - Eurocopter
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AS550 C3e - Eurocopter
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<strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> - FENNEC
<strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> Fennec<br />
A high performance<br />
single engine helicopter<br />
A talented aircraft<br />
The <strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> Fennec is <strong>Eurocopter</strong>’s 2-ton class answer to Armed<br />
Forces requirements. Easy to operate in extreme and harsh conditions, this<br />
Armed Scout helicopter combines safety and performance.<br />
A very small footprint, providing low detectability<br />
Incredibly manoeuvrable and agile, the Fennec is perfectly designed to<br />
perform combat flight (nap of the earth - NOE). The Fennec is naturally<br />
stealth and NOE increases its protection against military threat. This Scout<br />
helicopter is suitably involved all over the operational spectrum thanks to its<br />
Stand Alone Weapon System (SAWS). The SAWS provides the capacity to<br />
rapidly mount or dismount any kind of weapon on its strong beams. The<br />
Fennec <strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> also proves to be a stable firing platform at night and day.<br />
Easy to maintain and to fly<br />
This aircraft includes all the proven characteristics of the civilian AS350 B3<br />
version, such as state of the art technology and low operating costs. Its<br />
simple design, reliability of equipment, low fuel consumption and light<br />
maintenance make the Fennec <strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> the most cost effective Armed<br />
Scout helicopter, which benefits from an easy field maintenance.<br />
The <strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> Fennec is a multi-role helicopter matching any of the<br />
following missions:<br />
• Armed Scout<br />
• Light Utility<br />
• Training<br />
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Armed Scout:<br />
The strongest Armed Scout helicopter of its class, the Fennec combines<br />
power, discretion and firing ability.<br />
Fitted with a powerful TURBOMECA Arriel 2D engine equipped with a dual channel Full Authority Digital<br />
Engine Control (FADEC®)system this world altitude record holder (Mount Everest, 8,850m, May 2005)<br />
can perform extreme combat flight in high and hot conditions (The <strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> is fully operational from<br />
the highest altitudes - 7,000 m / 23,000 ft- to the hottest sandy environments - + 50°C / 122°F). Its<br />
Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD®) provides accurate information concerning the<br />
performance and condition of aircraft, dramatically reducing the crew’s workload.<br />
One hundred percent focused on their missions, pilots will never miss out on any power and battle<br />
captains will always enjoy the best equipment and Weapon System available today on a combat<br />
helicopter of this size.
Low Detectability<br />
Able to fly safely in the battlefield<br />
thanks to its slim silhouette, the<br />
Fennec emits a diminished radar<br />
signature through extensive use of<br />
composite materials as well as a low<br />
Infra-Red reflective paint.<br />
NOE Capability<br />
The Fennec behaves with an<br />
outstanding manoeuvrability when<br />
performing combat flight. Easy to fly<br />
and to fight it will forgive you a lot<br />
because of its high power reserve.<br />
The Fennec <strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> is specially<br />
designed to fly air missions with<br />
the primary purpose of locating and<br />
attacking targets of opportunity.<br />
It relies on a very large array of<br />
qualities (stealth, power, simplicity and<br />
firing stability) to carry out demanding<br />
armed reconnaissance missions.<br />
Tracking armoured vehicles, it<br />
observes, identifies and reports while<br />
performing tough screening actions.<br />
This discreet but robust reconnaissance<br />
helicopter is able to solely destroy any<br />
threat or deliver it to the fires of friend<br />
attack helicopters.<br />
At ease through the entire operational<br />
spectrum, the Fennec safely escorts<br />
utility or attack helicopters leaving<br />
them the opportunity to remain<br />
focused on their own missions.<br />
Ready to answer any distress call<br />
from troops in contact (TIC), it will<br />
accurately fire with force.<br />
If armed reconnaissance is needed,<br />
the <strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> Fennec’s ability to fire<br />
any kind of weapon will ensure hasty<br />
fire support for troops in contact and<br />
autonomous strong destruction.<br />
The Fennec has the greatest range in<br />
its category, which allows Tactical Air<br />
Control parties to effectively guide<br />
attack helicopters or Close Air<br />
Support (CAS) fixed wing aircraft to<br />
their targets from a roomy and very<br />
handy flying cabin.<br />
Command and control is easy and<br />
comfortable for any military on duty<br />
who appreciates night and day visibility<br />
and ergonomics. In this helicopter,<br />
there is no separation between the<br />
cockpit and the cabin, and the field of<br />
view is excellent, even from behind.<br />
Easy to fly at the highest limits, the<br />
Fennec provides safety to escorted<br />
friends (vehicles & helicopters).<br />
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Light Utility<br />
With a spacious cabin (3m 3 ) and a flat floor, the Fennec <strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong><br />
offers real flexibility. It is integrated with a broad array of equipment<br />
enabling it to perform the widest range of missions.<br />
The Fennec offers a<br />
proven platform ready<br />
for the wide range of<br />
missions:<br />
• Tactical transport<br />
• Command & Control (C2)<br />
• CASEVAC<br />
• SAR<br />
• Fire fighting<br />
• Cargo sling
Tactical transport<br />
Small helicopter with a roomy cabin,<br />
the Fennec can easily transport four<br />
equipped soldiers to their destination.<br />
Stretchers Rappelling installation<br />
Breeze Hoist<br />
Cargo swing 1,400 Kg Bambi bucket<br />
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Training<br />
Simple to implement but well equipped, the Fennec <strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> is a perfect tool for basic and advanced<br />
single engine instruction. Beginning their training with the Fennec, trainees from Armed Forces will<br />
learn to fly from their first hover up to night vision goggle tactical fires on the same platform.<br />
• Basic flight<br />
• Navigation<br />
• Night flight<br />
• Night Vision Goggles flight<br />
• Combat flight (NOE)<br />
• Cargo swing<br />
• Fire
Technology<br />
The strongest Armed Scout helicopter of its class, the Fennec<br />
combines power, discretion and the ability to fire.<br />
Fitted with a powerful TURBOMECA<br />
Arriel 2D engine equipped with a dual<br />
channel Full Authority Digital Engine<br />
Control (FADEC) system, this world<br />
altitude record holder (Mount Everest<br />
8,850 m, May 2005) can perform<br />
extreme combat flight in high and hot<br />
conditions. The <strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong> is fully<br />
operational from the highest altitudes<br />
(7,000 m / 23,000 ft) to the hottest<br />
sandy environments (+ 50°C / 122°F).<br />
Its Vehicle and Engine Multifunction<br />
Display (VEMD®) provides accurate<br />
information concerning the<br />
performance and condition of the<br />
aircraft, dramatically reducing the<br />
crew’s workload.<br />
The VEMD® on the instrument panel,<br />
a new generation of integrated<br />
instrumentation, allows the pilot to<br />
see at first glance the main vehicle<br />
and engine parameters on a dual LCD<br />
screen. The sophisticated VEMD®<br />
monitoring system ensures that the<br />
pilot can concentrate on his primary<br />
task and decreases his workload.<br />
This aircraft also allows night flight<br />
thanks to the cockpit compatibility<br />
with night vision goggles. The <strong>AS550</strong><br />
<strong>C3e</strong> is the best compromise between<br />
transport capacity and operating<br />
range in its category. Its low<br />
implementation cost makes it a<br />
remarkable training tool.<br />
TURBOMECA Arriel 2D engine<br />
This engine is equipped with a FADEC®<br />
system. Simple (5 module & proven: it<br />
benefits from the experienced ARRIEL<br />
family that counts 30 million flight hours.<br />
State of the art technology<br />
• Extensive use of composite material<br />
• SPHERIFLEX® rotor head:<br />
no lubrication required,<br />
small amount of parts<br />
• Interchangeable composite main<br />
rotor blades, infinite life, no corrosion<br />
• Bearingless composite tail rotor<br />
blades.<br />
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Support and Services<br />
At <strong>Eurocopter</strong>, supporting your helicopter operations with the highest level of excellence is our priority.<br />
We are dedicated to providing you with complete services solutions in order to maximize your combat<br />
readiness and to support you in ensuring public security or saving lives. Our customer support team is<br />
at your service 24/7to keep you flying.<br />
In order to provide customized services, we offer:<br />
• A worldwide service network of 30 subsidiaries and participations, more than 100 distributors,<br />
representatives, training centres, repair and overhaul facilities, and maintenance centres around the<br />
globe, as well as logistic hubs in France, Hong Kong and the USA.<br />
• Customer Service Centres in Europe, Asia and the USA offering around-the-clock customer assistance,<br />
• A wide array of service solutions to meet all your needs in terms of technical support, component<br />
repair and overhaul, spare parts support, technical publications and training – at <strong>Eurocopter</strong> facilities<br />
worldwide or at your facilities.
Comprehensive standard support<br />
<strong>Eurocopter</strong> offers, from the moment you purchase your aircraft:<br />
• Customer Service Centre<br />
• Initial Parts Provisioning<br />
• Warranty<br />
• Technical support<br />
• On-site technical assistance<br />
• Technical publications<br />
• Type rating for pilots and<br />
technicians<br />
We also provide the following services<br />
solutions, depending on your specific<br />
operational needs and availability<br />
requirements: Repair and Overhaul<br />
Easy Maintenance<br />
The simple design, reliability, low fuel<br />
consumption and light maintenance<br />
make the <strong>AS550</strong> C3 a cost effective<br />
weapon and mission system.<br />
solutions carried out in our certified<br />
workshops, By-the-Hour Solutions,<br />
consulting as well as advanced<br />
services.<br />
For <strong>AS550</strong> C3 operators, <strong>Eurocopter</strong><br />
offer tailor-made services to match<br />
your operational requirements:<br />
• Guaranteed Turn-Around-Times will<br />
enable you to better schedule your<br />
maintenance while keeping your<br />
own parts.<br />
TRAINING<br />
* From advanced training tools to Full<br />
Flight Simulators:<br />
CAI (Computer Aided Instruction)<br />
• A teaching tool fully FCL2, Part 147<br />
T2-T2 compliant and specially<br />
designed for instructors.<br />
• Standard exchange service will<br />
support your aircraft availability and<br />
inventory optimization.<br />
• Combined with the classroom<br />
courses, the CAI will help reduce<br />
the training time and significantly<br />
improve the trainees’ skills.<br />
CBT (Computer Based Training)<br />
• Self training tool used on site and<br />
on your own schedule.<br />
* Mission-oriented training programs<br />
based on specific operations are also<br />
available, including:<br />
Safety and Survival training:<br />
• How to assure a safe and efficient<br />
flight, in accordance with Appendix<br />
1 paragraph OPS 3.965.<br />
Survival and Rescue training:<br />
• How to survive, be located and<br />
rescued during harsh winter<br />
conditions.<br />
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Characteristics<br />
The SAWS includes:<br />
• A multipurpose mission computer<br />
• An EO/IR with Infra Red camera, TV and laser range finder for observation, acquisition and tracking<br />
of targets<br />
• A ballistic targeting system based on a Helmet Mounted Sight and Display (option)<br />
• Two multi purpose weapon carriers with slaving units and release units<br />
• A choice of weapon: gunpod, unguided and guided rockets and air-to-ground missiles.<br />
EOS (Electro-Optic System)<br />
20 mm cannon pod<br />
12.7 mm machine-gun pod<br />
Guided missiles<br />
12-tube rocket launcher<br />
7-tube rocket launcher
Ecureuil / Fennec family:<br />
* 4,890 delivered, over<br />
22 million flight hours,<br />
some 1,600<br />
customers in 110<br />
countries, fleet leader<br />
30,400 flying hours<br />
* 400 military<br />
helicopters already<br />
ordered by 44 armed<br />
forces in 35 countries<br />
CAPACITY<br />
Passenger transportation 1 pilot + 5 passengers (standard version)<br />
Troop transportation 1 pilot + 4 soldiers<br />
1 pilot + 4 passengers (comfort version)<br />
Casualty evacuation 1 pilot + 1 stretcher patient + 2 doctors<br />
WEIGHTS<br />
Maximum take-off weight 2,250 kg 4,960 lb<br />
MTOW with jettisonable armament 2,450 kg 5,401 lb<br />
Maximum take-off weight with external load 2,800 kg 6,172 lb<br />
Empty weight 1,265 kg 2,789 lb<br />
Useful load 985 kg 2,171 lb<br />
Maximum cargo-swing load 1,400 kg 3,086 lb<br />
Standard fuel capacity 426 kg 939 lb<br />
ENGINE 1 TURBOMECA ARRIEL 2D<br />
Take-off power 632 kW 847 shp<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
Maximum speed (Vne) 287 km per hr 155 kts<br />
Fast cruise speed (at MCP) 248 km per hr 134 kts<br />
Recommended cruise speed 208 km per hr 112 kts<br />
Rate of climb 9,8 m per sec 1,935 ft per min<br />
Service ceiling 7,000 m 23,000 ft<br />
Hover ceiling OGE at ISA, MTOW, take-off power 3,383 m 11,100 ft<br />
Maximum range without reserve at Recommended Cruise Speed 600 km 351 nm<br />
Endurance without reserve at 100 km per hr-54 kts > 4 h<br />
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EC145-05.10-E.<br />
<strong>AS550</strong> <strong>C3e</strong>.11 -11-E.<br />
Designed<br />
Designed<br />
by <strong>Eurocopter</strong><br />
by <strong>Eurocopter</strong><br />
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<strong>Eurocopter</strong>©<br />
Michelin - Marcus<br />
- DR - Anthony<br />
Schlaf - Wolfgang<br />
Pecchi - Jérôme<br />
Obrusnik<br />
Deulin<br />
- Patrick<br />
- Philippe<br />
Penna<br />
Kohn<br />
- Jérôme<br />
- Céline<br />
Deulin<br />
Simonpaoli<br />
- Claes Axstal<br />
- Patrick<br />
- Eric<br />
Penna<br />
Raz<br />
- American<br />
Giuseppe<br />
<strong>Eurocopter</strong><br />
Bergamini.<br />
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