| 23 April 2018, Bordes |
Safran Helicopter Engines has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) engine type certification for its Arriel 2H engine, installed in the Avicopter AC312E. This Arriel variant was selected in 2015 to power this helicopter developed by AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry Group, a subsidiary of Avic (Aviation Industry Corporation of China). The AC312E made its maiden flight in July 2016.
Commented Nicolas Billecocq, Safran Helicopter Engines Vice President Light Helicopter Engines Program, “Type certification is an important milestone for the Arriel engine program. It emphasizes that the Arriel remains a very robust and high-performance engine solution for new rotorcraft. We now look forward to the next steps in the development of the AC312E”.
DevelopedfromtheArriel2+,the2HisoneofthemostpowerfulArrielvariantswithatake-offpower rating of 986 shp. The Arriel 2H will deliver better reliability, power and performance during demanding missions.
TheArrielisthebest-sellinghelicopterengineinitsclass.Overthepast40years,over12,000units havebeenproduced,togetherloggingmorethan50millionflighthours.Withpoweroutputsranging from650toover1,000shp,theArrielfamilynowpowersover40differenthelicoptertypes.AnArriel- powered helicopter takes off every 15 seconds – all day, everyday.
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