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CH-14 Aguilucho 
Cicare CH-14 Aguilucho at the "Day of the Army Aviation 2007", Campo de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Role Light helicopter Manufacturer Cicare Helicopteros S.A. Designer Agusto Cicare First flight 2007-03-19 Status In Development Primary user Argentine Army Number built 1 The Cicare CH-14 Aguilucho (Spanish for "Little Eagle") is a light helicopter manufactured by Cicare Helicopteros S.A. of Argentina. The helicopter is intended for use in civil, security and military roles. The project is based on Bell 206B Jet Ranger.
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Design and development
In 2005, the Argentine Army Aviation commissioned Agusto Cicaré to build a light helicopter. The prototype was completed early in 2007, and the first flight occurred on 19 March 2007.[citation needed] The prototype made its public debut during "Army Aviation Day" on 23 November 2007.[1]
Specifications (CH-14)
300pxData from Cicare CH-14 Aguilucho technical data[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 11.8 m (38 ft 7 in)
- Rotor diameter: 10.00 m (32 ft 8 in)
- Height: 3.3 m (11 ft 0 in)
- Empty weight: 750 kg (1650 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,450 kg (3,190 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20-B turboshaft, 313 kW (420 shp)
- Propellers: two blade rotor
Performance
- Maximum speed: 240 km/h (149 knots, mph)
- Cruise speed: 210 km/h (131 knots, mph)
- Range: 510 km (275 nm, 320 mi)
- Ferry range: 1,000 km (540 nm, 620 mi)
- Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,764 ft)
- Rate of climb: 8 m/s (1,925 ft/min)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Related lists
- List of helicopters
- List of military aircraft of Argentina
References
- ^ "Helicopters Cicare, Part II". Helis.com. Accessed on 28 June 2009.
- ^ Cicare Ch-14 Aguilucho official site
External links
Categories:- Military helicopters
- Argentine military utility aircraft 2000–2009
- Argentine helicopters 2000–2009
- Cicaré aircraft
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