Agusta A.115
Agusta · Italy · first flew 1961 · helicopter
The Agusta A.115 (registration I-AGUC) was a prototype light helicopter flown in Italy in 1961. It was essentially a Bell 47J-3 with an unclad, tubular tail boom.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboshaft, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.91 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Bell 47J Ranger airframe
- Unclad tubular tail boom
- Single main rotor driven by a Turbomeca Astazou II turboshaft
The Bell 47J-3 airframe was fitted with an unclad, tubular tail boom and a single Astazou turboshaft.
Specifications
- The Agusta A.115 has a length of 9.91 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.33 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was powered by a Turbomeca Astazou II turboshaft engine of 480 hp. It was developed from the Bell 47J Ranger.
Variants
Only one was built, and no production followed.
Where you'll see it
No production followed. It could carry three passengers or three stretchers and a medical attendant.
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- Agusta AB 204AS
- Agusta A.104 Helicar
- Agusta AB 47J-3
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- Berger BX-50
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